YEARLY HIGH
24.7623 KPW
YEARLY LOW
22.3048 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.9667 KPW

2020 MUR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 24.7623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 22.3048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4575 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5993 to the December average rate of 22.7253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.7623 was down 6.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 26.5486, 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 123,812 KPW
2019 Average 126,558 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 111,524 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,287.35 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.8077
22.3069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KPW 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 23.3270, compared to 22.6064 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.3270
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.6064

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5785 KPW (High: 24.3287 / Low: 22.7503). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2535 KPW (High: 22.6415 / Low: 22.3881).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5785
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2535

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.7500 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7500

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 24.5993) against the same month in 2019 (average: 26.2528), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6535 (-6.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 24.5993
2019 Avg (January) 26.2528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.7623 24.3903 24.5993
February 24.5370 23.8754 24.1838
March 24.3287 22.7503 23.4338
April 22.9582 22.4402 22.6869
May 22.6644 22.3300 22.5428
June 22.6700 22.3582 22.5153
July 22.7560 22.3048 22.5231
August 22.7560 22.4944 22.6601
September 22.8195 22.4717 22.6174
October 22.6718 22.4104 22.5624
November 22.6415 22.3881 22.5503
December 22.8775 22.3881 22.7253