YEARLY HIGH
244.7418 LAK
YEARLY LOW
223.1945 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
231.2207 LAK

2020 MUR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 244.7418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 223.1945.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.5473 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 242.8193 to the December average rate of 234.4979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 244.7418 was down 3.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 252.6007, 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 1,223,709 LAK
2019 Average 1,223,735 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,115,973 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,736.58 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

244.5654
223.6125
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LAK 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 231.8273, compared to 230.6141 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 231.8273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 230.6141

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 16.7940 LAK (High: 240.6185 / Low: 223.8245). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6136 LAK (High: 233.4594 / Low: 230.8457).

March Spread (Volatile) ±16.7940
November Spread (Stable) ±2.6136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.9942 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9942

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 242.8193) against the same month in 2019 (average: 249.5564), the exchange rate shifted by -6.7371 (-2.70%).

2020 Avg (January) 242.8193
2019 Avg (January) 249.5564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 244.7418 240.6739 242.8193
February 242.5027 236.4199 239.0850
March 240.6185 223.8245 232.0908
April 228.1439 223.3860 225.9557
May 226.7691 223.1945 225.3586
June 227.1377 223.9029 225.6542
July 229.3300 224.4445 226.5317
August 230.0449 227.2476 228.9551
September 231.8286 228.3824 229.5956
October 233.2122 230.2103 231.7262
November 233.4594 230.8457 232.3778
December 236.0889 230.8344 234.4979