YEARLY HIGH
2.0595 RUB
YEARLY LOW
1.6689 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8418 RUB

2020 MUR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 2.0595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.6689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3906 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6912 to the December average rate of 1.8681, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0595 was up 2.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0162, 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 10,297 RUB
2019 Average 9,099 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 8,345 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,952.92 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9702
1.6659
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to RUB 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 1.8003, compared to 1.8832 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0828 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8832

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2916 RUB (High: 2.0595 / Low: 1.7679). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0668 RUB (High: 1.9020 / Low: 1.8352).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2916
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0892 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0892

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.9397) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.8810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0587 (+3.12%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.9397
2019 Avg (March) 1.8810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7393 1.6689 1.6912
February 1.7735 1.6933 1.7247
March 2.0595 1.7679 1.9397
April 2.0076 1.8226 1.8892
May 1.8932 1.7459 1.8232
June 1.7730 1.6989 1.7340
July 1.8809 1.7530 1.7897
August 1.9020 1.8352 1.8597
September 1.9799 1.8561 1.9113
October 1.9863 1.8973 1.9448
November 2.0095 1.8911 1.9255
December 1.9238 1.8278 1.8681