YEARLY HIGH
0.0943 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0842 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0891 PEN

2020 MUR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.0842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0909 to the December average rate of 0.0909, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0943 was down 4.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0984, 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 471 PEN
2019 Average 469 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 421 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.27 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0917
0.0850
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to PEN 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 0.0885, compared to 0.0897 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0897

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0091 PEN (High: 0.0943 / Low: 0.0852). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 PEN (High: 0.0909 / Low: 0.0895).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0091
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0908) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0953), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0045 (-4.71%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0908
2019 Avg (March) 0.0953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0920 0.0902 0.0909
February 0.0924 0.0900 0.0911
March 0.0943 0.0852 0.0908
April 0.0879 0.0843 0.0857
May 0.0863 0.0842 0.0856
June 0.0884 0.0851 0.0869
July 0.0893 0.0867 0.0880
August 0.0903 0.0888 0.0896
September 0.0904 0.0886 0.0893
October 0.0909 0.0895 0.0901
November 0.0914 0.0897 0.0904
December 0.0917 0.0896 0.0909