YEARLY HIGH
4.2659 PKR
YEARLY LOW
3.9341 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1267 PKR

2020 MUR to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.2659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 3.9341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3318 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2292 to the December average rate of 4.0472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.2659 was down 7.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.5935, 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 21,329 PKR
2019 Average 21,097 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 19,670 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,658.86 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.2562
3.9686
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to PKR 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 4.1348, compared to 4.1186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1348
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2565 PKR (High: 4.2654 / Low: 4.0089). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0675 PKR (High: 4.2137 / Low: 4.1462).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2565
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0675

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.2292) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1610 (+3.96%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.2292
2019 Avg (January) 4.0682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2659 4.1875 4.2292
February 4.2138 4.0933 4.1485
March 4.2456 4.0272 4.1210
April 4.2654 4.0089 4.1501
May 4.0494 3.9629 4.0168
June 4.2101 4.0510 4.1432
July 4.2384 4.1456 4.1848
August 4.2578 4.1631 4.2322
September 4.2137 4.1462 4.1721
October 4.1425 4.0153 4.0825
November 4.0348 3.9341 3.9926
December 4.0771 3.9883 4.0472