YEARLY HIGH
40.6862 MMK
YEARLY LOW
32.0504 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.1456 MMK

2020 MUR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 40.6862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 25, dropping to 32.0504.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6358 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.1376 to the December average rate of 33.7612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 40.6862 was down 10.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 45.2082, 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 203,431 MMK
2019 Average 213,967 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 160,252 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43,179.09 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

40.9121
31.6190
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MMK 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 36.9007, compared to 33.3905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.9007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.3905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.3219 MMK (High: 38.3581 / Low: 35.0362). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7159 MMK (High: 34.6002 / Low: 33.8843).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3219
July Spread (Stable) ±0.7159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 2.5091 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5091

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 40.1376) against the same month in 2019 (average: 44.7123), the exchange rate shifted by -4.5747 (-10.23%).

2020 Avg (January) 40.1376
2019 Avg (January) 44.7123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.6862 39.6804 40.1376
February 39.7810 38.1052 38.9718
March 38.3581 35.0362 36.4627
April 36.9086 35.2716 35.8089
May 35.4907 34.7450 35.1430
June 35.2676 34.1506 34.8804
July 34.6002 33.8843 34.2449
August 34.5286 33.3805 34.1721
September 33.6190 32.6539 33.2111
October 32.8733 32.0504 32.3934
November 33.0056 32.0978 32.5601
December 34.9464 32.9051 33.7612