YEARLY HIGH
0.1032 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0930 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0958 SAR

2020 MUR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.0930.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1025 to the December average rate of 0.0947, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1032 was down 6.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1106, 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 516 SAR
2019 Average 527 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 465 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.22 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1034
0.0930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SAR 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 0.0973, compared to 0.0942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0973
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0942

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0064 SAR (High: 0.1015 / Low: 0.0951). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 SAR (High: 0.0944 / Low: 0.0933).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1025) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1094), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-6.27%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1025
2019 Avg (January) 0.1094

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1032 0.1017 0.1025
February 0.1023 0.0995 0.1008
March 0.1015 0.0951 0.0978
April 0.0960 0.0937 0.0948
May 0.0946 0.0932 0.0941
June 0.0945 0.0932 0.0939
July 0.0948 0.0930 0.0939
August 0.0948 0.0937 0.0944
September 0.0951 0.0936 0.0943
October 0.0945 0.0934 0.0940
November 0.0944 0.0933 0.0940
December 0.0954 0.0933 0.0947