YEARLY HIGH
0.2641 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2238 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2424 MAD

2020 MUR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.2238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0403 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2626 to the December average rate of 0.2268, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2641 was down 6.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2811, 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 1,321 MAD
2019 Average 1,352 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,119 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 201.63 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2662
0.2232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MAD 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 0.2532, compared to 0.2316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0138 MAD (High: 0.2611 / Low: 0.2473). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 MAD (High: 0.2641 / Low: 0.2609).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0138
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2626) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2781), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0155 (-5.56%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2626
2019 Avg (January) 0.2781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2641 0.2609 0.2626
February 0.2636 0.2546 0.2600
March 0.2575 0.2460 0.2520
April 0.2611 0.2473 0.2555
May 0.2484 0.2433 0.2467
June 0.2453 0.2398 0.2422
July 0.2432 0.2334 0.2390
August 0.2357 0.2302 0.2325
September 0.2345 0.2300 0.2318
October 0.2328 0.2278 0.2308
November 0.2309 0.2274 0.2288
December 0.2350 0.2238 0.2268