YEARLY HIGH
0.0744 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0670 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0690 XCD

2020 MUR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.0670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0739 to the December average rate of 0.0682, 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 0.0744 was down 6.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0797, 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 372 XCD
2019 Average 380 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 335 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.90 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0745
0.0670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XCD 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 0.0700, compared to 0.0679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0047 XCD (High: 0.0731 / Low: 0.0683). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 XCD (High: 0.0680 / Low: 0.0672).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0047
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0739) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0788), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0050 (-6.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0739
2019 Avg (January) 0.0788

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0744 0.0732 0.0739
February 0.0737 0.0717 0.0726
March 0.0731 0.0683 0.0704
April 0.0689 0.0674 0.0681
May 0.0681 0.0671 0.0677
June 0.0681 0.0671 0.0676
July 0.0683 0.0670 0.0676
August 0.0683 0.0675 0.0680
September 0.0685 0.0675 0.0679
October 0.0681 0.0673 0.0678
November 0.0680 0.0672 0.0677
December 0.0687 0.0672 0.0682