YEARLY HIGH
6836.8069 VEF
YEARLY LOW
6158.3060 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6341.0438 VEF

2020 MUR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6836.8069. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 6158.3060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 678.5008 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6791.8037 to the December average rate of 6274.3922, 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 6836.8069 was down 6.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 7329.9915, 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 34,184,034 VEF
2019 Average 34,942,244 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 30,791,530 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,392,504.13 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6849.3425
6158.8764
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to VEF 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 6440.5158, compared to 6241.5718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 198.9440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6440.5158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6241.5718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 435.8086 VEF (High: 6717.0937 / Low: 6281.2850). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 69.9776 VEF (High: 6251.2616 / Low: 6181.2840).

March Spread (Volatile) ±435.8086
November Spread (Stable) ±69.9776

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 207.0685 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -207.0685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 6791.8037) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7248.3379), the exchange rate shifted by -456.5342 (-6.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 6791.8037
2019 Avg (January) 7248.3379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6836.8069 6734.1007 6791.8037
February 6774.6080 6591.9462 6677.0712
March 6717.0937 6281.2850 6470.0027
April 6338.6922 6195.6745 6263.7913
May 6257.5796 6165.2469 6224.0108
June 6259.1347 6173.0415 6216.4152
July 6282.8734 6158.3060 6218.5564
August 6282.8734 6210.6384 6256.3954
September 6300.3966 6204.3742 6244.6062
October 6259.6185 6187.4410 6229.4112
November 6251.2616 6181.2840 6226.0694
December 6316.4117 6181.2846 6274.3922