YEARLY HIGH
6.8867 YER
YEARLY LOW
6.2032 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3882 YER

2020 MUR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 6.8867. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 6.2032.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6834 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8423 to the December average rate of 6.3201, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.8867 was down 6.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.3850, 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 34,433 YER
2019 Average 35,199 YER
Yearly Trough Low 31,016 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,417.25 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.9003
6.2046
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to YER 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 6.4884, compared to 6.2881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.4884
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4390 YER (High: 6.7661 / Low: 6.3271). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0718 YER (High: 6.2994 / Low: 6.2276).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4390
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0718

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 0.2089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 6.8423) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.3024), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4601 (-6.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 6.8423
2019 Avg (January) 7.3024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8867 6.7846 6.8423
February 6.8254 6.6414 6.7267
March 6.7661 6.3271 6.5178
April 6.3862 6.2421 6.3103
May 6.3051 6.2108 6.2705
June 6.3060 6.2181 6.2626
July 6.3300 6.2032 6.2649
August 6.3300 6.2572 6.3032
September 6.3476 6.2521 6.2916
October 6.3065 6.2344 6.2763
November 6.2994 6.2276 6.2726
December 6.3650 6.2264 6.3201