YEARLY HIGH
0.0548 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0493 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0527 MUR

2020 MWK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 19, valuing the pair at 0.0548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0497 to the December average rate of 0.0516, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0548 was up 8.46% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0506, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 274 MUR
2019 Average 242 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 246 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.65 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0547
0.0492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to MUR 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 0.0525, compared to 0.0529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0040 MUR (High: 0.0542 / Low: 0.0502). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MUR (High: 0.0533 / Low: 0.0526).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0040
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 0.0542) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0487), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0055 (+11.32%).

2020 Avg (May) 0.0542
2019 Avg (May) 0.0487

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0502 0.0493 0.0497
February 0.0514 0.0499 0.0507
March 0.0542 0.0502 0.0522
April 0.0546 0.0533 0.0539
May 0.0548 0.0538 0.0542
June 0.0547 0.0536 0.0542
July 0.0547 0.0533 0.0542
August 0.0539 0.0529 0.0533
September 0.0534 0.0524 0.0531
October 0.0533 0.0526 0.0529
November 0.0532 0.0521 0.0525
December 0.0524 0.0511 0.0516