YEARLY HIGH
4.6275 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.3086 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1780 MUR

2020 NOK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NOK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 4.6275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 3.3086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3189 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0913 to the December average rate of 4.5507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.6275 was up 9.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2129, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,138 MUR
2019 Average 20,219 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 16,543 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,594.59 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.6303
3.6753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 3.9680, compared to 4.3881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9680
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7281 MUR (High: 4.0367 / Low: 3.3086). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1127 MUR (High: 4.0558 / Low: 3.9431).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7281
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2517 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.5507) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4965 (+12.25%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.5507
2019 Avg (December) 4.0542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1585 3.9955 4.0913
February 4.0558 3.9431 4.0066
March 4.0367 3.3086 3.7549
April 3.8911 3.6841 3.8074
May 4.1346 3.8191 3.9580
June 4.3380 4.0989 4.1897
July 4.4338 4.1820 4.2979
August 4.5538 4.3426 4.4396
September 4.5308 4.1705 4.3507
October 4.3546 4.1915 4.2922
November 4.5199 4.1740 4.3973
December 4.6275 4.4908 4.5507