YEARLY HIGH
3.2011 NPR
YEARLY LOW
2.9258 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0226 NPR

2020 MUR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 3.2011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 2.9258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2753 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1151 to the December average rate of 2.9746, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.2011 was down 4.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.3575, 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 16,005 NPR
2019 Average 15,829 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 14,629 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,376.32 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.1317
2.9331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to NPR 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 3.0691, compared to 2.9761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1922 NPR (High: 3.2011 / Low: 3.0089). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 NPR (High: 2.9978 / Low: 2.9572).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1922
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0521 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 3.0956) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2057), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1101 (-3.44%).

2020 Avg (March) 3.0956
2019 Avg (March) 3.2057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1526 3.0931 3.1151
February 3.1088 3.0387 3.0722
March 3.2011 3.0089 3.0956
April 3.1166 3.0220 3.0707
May 3.0486 2.9934 3.0298
June 3.0642 3.0011 3.0314
July 3.0234 2.9588 3.0005
August 3.0285 2.9502 3.0036
September 2.9789 2.9315 2.9515
October 2.9846 2.9258 2.9497
November 2.9978 2.9572 2.9766
December 3.0083 2.9414 2.9746