YEARLY HIGH
0.1140 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1014 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1072 MYR

2020 MUR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.1140. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.1014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0126 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1115 to the December average rate of 0.1024, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1140 was down 5.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1211, 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 570 MYR
2019 Average 582 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 507 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.13 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1128
0.1015
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MYR 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 0.1100, compared to 0.1043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1100
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0047 MYR (High: 0.1140 / Low: 0.1093). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MYR (High: 0.1046 / Low: 0.1032).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.1118) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1176), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0058 (-4.93%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.1118
2019 Avg (March) 0.1176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1125 0.1102 0.1115
February 0.1131 0.1105 0.1117
March 0.1140 0.1093 0.1118
April 0.1112 0.1079 0.1096
May 0.1096 0.1074 0.1087
June 0.1077 0.1061 0.1069
July 0.1077 0.1056 0.1067
August 0.1072 0.1042 0.1055
September 0.1051 0.1034 0.1043
October 0.1046 0.1032 0.1041
November 0.1042 0.1021 0.1030
December 0.1030 0.1014 0.1024