YEARLY HIGH
1.4949 SDG
YEARLY LOW
1.2263 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3805 SDG

2020 MUR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 1.4949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 1.2263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2686 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2385 to the December average rate of 1.3957, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4949 was up 6.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4047, 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 7,474 SDG
2019 Average 6,459 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 6,131 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,342.87 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4586
1.2185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SDG 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 1.3719, compared to 1.3890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1208 SDG (High: 1.4511 / Low: 1.3303). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 SDG (High: 1.3912 / Low: 1.3762).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1208
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0447 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0447

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.4386) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3733), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0653 (+4.76%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.4386
2019 Avg (March) 1.3733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3308 1.2263 1.2385
February 1.4511 1.3303 1.3921
March 1.4949 1.3985 1.4386
April 1.4113 1.3776 1.3939
May 1.3932 1.3721 1.3855
June 1.3936 1.3738 1.3831
July 1.3982 1.3717 1.3842
August 1.3982 1.3822 1.3925
September 1.4026 1.3814 1.3900
October 1.3924 1.3764 1.3858
November 1.3912 1.3762 1.3858
December 1.4054 1.3756 1.3957