YEARLY HIGH
0.3418 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3124 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3310 MUR

2020 NPR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NPR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 13, valuing the pair at 0.3418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.3124.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0294 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3210 to the December average rate of 0.3362, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3418 was up 3.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3291, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,709 MUR
2019 Average 1,580 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,562 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.95 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3408
0.3192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.3259, compared to 0.3360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0102 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0200 MUR (High: 0.3323 / Low: 0.3124). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 MUR (High: 0.3382 / Low: 0.3336).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0200
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.3390) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3204), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+5.81%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.3390
2019 Avg (October) 0.3204

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3233 0.3172 0.3210
February 0.3291 0.3217 0.3255
March 0.3323 0.3124 0.3231
April 0.3309 0.3209 0.3257
May 0.3341 0.3280 0.3301
June 0.3332 0.3263 0.3299
July 0.3380 0.3308 0.3333
August 0.3390 0.3302 0.3330
September 0.3411 0.3357 0.3388
October 0.3418 0.3350 0.3390
November 0.3382 0.3336 0.3360
December 0.3400 0.3324 0.3362