YEARLY HIGH
0.1002 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0902 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0929 QAR

2020 MUR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1002. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.0902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0995 to the December average rate of 0.0920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1002 was down 6.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1075, 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 501 QAR
2019 Average 512 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 451 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.71 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1004
0.0902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to QAR 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 0.0944, compared to 0.0915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0066 QAR (High: 0.0984 / Low: 0.0918). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 QAR (High: 0.0916 / Low: 0.0906).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0066
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0995) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1062), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0067 (-6.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0995
2019 Avg (January) 0.1062

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1002 0.0987 0.0995
February 0.0993 0.0966 0.0978
March 0.0984 0.0918 0.0948
April 0.0929 0.0908 0.0918
May 0.0919 0.0903 0.0912
June 0.0917 0.0905 0.0911
July 0.0921 0.0902 0.0911
August 0.0922 0.0910 0.0917
September 0.0923 0.0909 0.0915
October 0.0917 0.0907 0.0913
November 0.0916 0.0906 0.0912
December 0.0928 0.0906 0.0920