YEARLY HIGH
178.8567 PYG
YEARLY LOW
162.0490 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
172.5892 PYG

2020 MUR to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 178.8567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 162.0490.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 16.8077 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 177.8811 to the December average rate of 175.6372, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 178.8567 was down 2.52% compared to the 2019 peak of 183.4731, 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 894,283 PYG
2019 Average 876,617 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 810,245 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84,038.55 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

179.2682
162.6226
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to PYG 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 170.0688, compared to 175.1097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.0408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.0688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.1097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 12.3225 PYG (High: 176.7256 / Low: 164.4031). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8262 PYG (High: 176.6046 / Low: 174.7784).

March Spread (Volatile) ±12.3225
October Spread (Stable) ±1.8262

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 6.9271 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 177.8811) against the same month in 2019 (average: 175.8891), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9920 (+1.13%).

2020 Avg (January) 177.8811
2019 Avg (January) 175.8891

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.8567 176.5484 177.8811
February 177.6296 173.0472 175.2989
March 176.7256 164.4031 170.9368
April 167.4968 162.0490 164.0097
May 166.0455 162.7435 164.6507
June 169.7538 165.0379 167.6357
July 175.7288 169.5105 172.4253
August 175.7288 173.0241 175.0115
September 177.0196 174.0013 175.4590
October 176.6046 174.7784 175.8721
November 177.1343 174.8228 176.2529
December 177.7126 170.6605 175.6372