YEARLY HIGH
0.0733 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0635 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0679 WST

2020 MUR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.0733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0719 to the December average rate of 0.0644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0733 was down 4.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0771, 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 367 WST
2019 Average 370 WST
Yearly Trough Low 318 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.14 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0727
0.0636
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to WST 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 0.0702, compared to 0.0656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0702
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0039 WST (High: 0.0729 / Low: 0.0690). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0666 / Low: 0.0656).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0719) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0761), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-5.48%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0719
2019 Avg (February) 0.0761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0726 0.0714 0.0719
February 0.0733 0.0710 0.0719
March 0.0729 0.0690 0.0708
April 0.0712 0.0690 0.0700
May 0.0701 0.0681 0.0692
June 0.0691 0.0662 0.0676
July 0.0679 0.0653 0.0664
August 0.0666 0.0656 0.0660
September 0.0668 0.0651 0.0658
October 0.0669 0.0651 0.0660
November 0.0658 0.0644 0.0651
December 0.0649 0.0635 0.0644