YEARLY HIGH
0.6461 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.4950 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5473 MXN

2020 MUR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.6461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.4950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1511 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5139 to the December average rate of 0.5037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6461 was up 12.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5731, 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 3,231 MXN
2019 Average 2,706 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 2,475 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 755.55 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6211
0.4931
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MXN 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 0.5596, compared to 0.5349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5596
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1272 MXN (High: 0.6461 / Low: 0.5190). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0134 MXN (High: 0.5208 / Low: 0.5074).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1272
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0134

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0287 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.5806) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5552), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0254 (+4.58%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.5806
2019 Avg (March) 0.5552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5208 0.5074 0.5139
February 0.5205 0.4950 0.5064
March 0.6461 0.5190 0.5806
April 0.6375 0.5916 0.6104
May 0.6232 0.5517 0.5876
June 0.5773 0.5358 0.5589
July 0.5721 0.5466 0.5606
August 0.5703 0.5472 0.5578
September 0.5623 0.5244 0.5436
October 0.5482 0.5195 0.5326
November 0.5330 0.5006 0.5110
December 0.5109 0.4952 0.5037