YEARLY HIGH
260.1748 SLL
YEARLY LOW
191.2955 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
234.8849 SLL

2020 MUR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 260.1748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 191.2955.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.8793 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 204.6616 to the December average rate of 255.7272, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 260.1748 was down 1.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 262.9310, 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 1,300,874 SLL
2019 Average 1,126,491 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 956,477 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 344,396.46 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

261.5049
192.1731
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SLL 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 220.3630, compared to 249.4068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 29.0437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 220.3630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 249.4068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 55.2410 SLL (High: 246.5365 / Low: 191.2955). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1723 SLL (High: 206.0236 / Low: 202.8513).

April Spread (Volatile) ±55.2410
January Spread (Stable) ±3.1723

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.7102 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.7102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 252.6017) against the same month in 2019 (average: 203.7304), the exchange rate shifted by +48.8713 (+23.99%).

2020 Avg (November) 252.6017
2019 Avg (November) 203.7304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 206.0236 202.8513 204.6616
February 207.2833 201.8049 203.6610
March 205.5235 192.1890 197.9507
April 246.5365 191.2955 227.3530
May 247.1814 241.9977 244.8060
June 245.6549 241.5929 243.7458
July 247.9049 241.8216 244.3588
August 249.0321 245.6101 247.9150
September 250.6737 244.5044 247.7508
October 250.0627 245.3242 248.0870
November 260.1748 248.9464 252.6017
December 257.7723 252.1118 255.7272