YEARLY HIGH
2.1568 KGS
YEARLY LOW
1.8155 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9626 KGS

2020 MUR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 2.1568. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.8155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3414 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9024 to the December average rate of 2.1086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1568 was up 6.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,784 KGS
2019 Average 9,726 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 9,077 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,706.86 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1330
1.8400
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KGS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.9100, compared to 2.0152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2691 KGS (High: 2.1568 / Low: 1.8877). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 KGS (High: 1.9122 / Low: 1.8881).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2691
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0860 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0860

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.0022) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9672), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0349 (+1.78%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.0022
2019 Avg (April) 1.9672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9122 1.8881 1.9024
February 1.9044 1.8530 1.8763
March 2.0487 1.8155 1.8987
April 2.1568 1.8877 2.0022
May 1.9868 1.8331 1.9161
June 1.8886 1.8281 1.8644
July 1.9648 1.9123 1.9365
August 1.9652 1.9319 1.9496
September 2.0080 1.9632 1.9813
October 2.0383 1.9801 2.0112
November 2.1331 2.0399 2.1040
December 2.1441 2.0495 2.1086