YEARLY HIGH
14.1711 SYP
YEARLY LOW
12.7190 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0983 SYP

2020 MUR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 14.1711. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 12.7190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4520 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0756 to the December average rate of 12.9502, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.1711 was down 6.72% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.1928, 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 70,855 SYP
2019 Average 72,428 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 63,595 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,260.16 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.1997
12.7107
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SYP 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 13.3265, compared to 12.8700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.3265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9322 SYP (High: 13.9332 / Low: 13.0010). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1453 SYP (High: 12.9050 / Low: 12.7597).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9322
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.4597 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4597

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 14.0756) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.0223), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9467 (-6.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 14.0756
2019 Avg (January) 15.0223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1711 13.9561 14.0756
February 14.0407 13.6634 13.8387
March 13.9332 13.0010 13.4033
April 13.1249 12.7919 12.9436
May 12.9379 12.7335 12.8569
June 12.9415 12.7466 12.8409
July 12.9479 12.7190 12.8348
August 12.9523 12.7822 12.8864
September 12.9726 12.7853 12.8549
October 12.9195 12.7572 12.8444
November 12.9050 12.7597 12.8491
December 13.0373 12.7595 12.9502