YEARLY HIGH
102.0683 MGA
YEARLY LOW
93.4673 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.1676 MGA

2020 MUR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 102.0683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 2, dropping to 93.4673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6010 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.6097 to the December average rate of 96.4131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 102.0683 was down 4.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 106.8719, 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 510,342 MGA
2019 Average 510,691 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 467,337 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,005.02 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

101.1582
94.5769
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MGA 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 97.2178, compared to 97.1174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.2178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 97.1174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.8465 MGA (High: 99.8623 / Low: 94.0158). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4202 MGA (High: 96.0222 / Low: 94.6019).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.8465
May Spread (Stable) ±1.4202

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, 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 2.6197 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 100.6097) against the same month in 2019 (average: 103.8139), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2042 (-3.09%).

2020 Avg (January) 100.6097
2019 Avg (January) 103.8139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 102.0683 98.3999 100.6097
February 100.8694 98.5547 99.5293
March 99.8623 94.0158 96.9097
April 96.0903 94.2048 95.1253
May 96.0222 94.6019 95.4126
June 96.7097 94.0266 95.7200
July 97.1650 95.1413 96.2027
August 97.0251 95.4889 96.6109
September 98.4588 96.3723 97.0199
October 99.4747 97.5109 98.2012
November 99.8742 94.9439 98.2569
December 98.8987 93.4673 96.4131