YEARLY HIGH
2.7073 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.0846 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3916 MUR

2020 NAD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 2.7073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 2.0846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6227 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5487 to the December average rate of 2.6629, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.7073 was up 3.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6145, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,537 MUR
2019 Average 12,300 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 10,423 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,113.49 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.7153
2.0863
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 2.3367, compared to 2.4465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3367
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.2789 MUR (High: 2.4744 / Low: 2.1955). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0670 MUR (High: 2.5148 / Low: 2.4478).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2789
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0670

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1755 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1755

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.6629) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1261 (+4.97%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.6629
2019 Avg (December) 2.5368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6020 2.4886 2.5487
February 2.5148 2.4478 2.4858
March 2.4478 2.1783 2.3142
April 2.2122 2.0846 2.1387
May 2.2942 2.1377 2.1971
June 2.4143 2.2855 2.3356
July 2.4403 2.3339 2.3866
August 2.3883 2.2470 2.2905
September 2.4552 2.2732 2.3692
October 2.4744 2.1955 2.4018
November 2.6114 2.4500 2.5679
December 2.7073 2.5959 2.6629