YEARLY HIGH
32.5177 KRW
YEARLY LOW
27.1721 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.1002 KRW

2020 MUR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 32.5177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 27.1721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3456 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.8710 to the December average rate of 27.6298, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 32.5177 was down 4.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.0951, 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 162,588 KRW
2019 Average 163,780 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 135,861 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,727.80 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

32.5544
27.1821
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KRW 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 31.2403, compared to 28.9601 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2802 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.9601

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8148 KRW (High: 32.4677 / Low: 30.6529). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6067 KRW (High: 30.1995 / Low: 29.5928).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8148
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.9138 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9138

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 32.1067) against the same month in 2019 (average: 32.7600), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6533 (-1.99%).

2020 Avg (February) 32.1067
2019 Avg (February) 32.7600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.5154 31.6519 31.8710
February 32.5177 31.5949 32.1067
March 32.4677 30.6529 31.6563
April 31.5243 30.1968 30.8212
May 31.1461 30.4015 30.7921
June 30.7340 29.7293 30.1943
July 30.1995 29.5849 30.0095
August 30.1995 29.5928 29.8930
September 30.1635 29.1470 29.6014
October 29.3073 28.0987 28.6876
November 28.4448 27.5385 27.9393
December 28.1111 27.1721 27.6298