2020 PEN to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 11.8729. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 10.6067.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2662 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0019 to the December average rate of 10.9991, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.8729 was up 7.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.0548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PEN to MUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11.3090, compared to 11.1447 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1643 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1266 MUR (High: 11.7333 / Low: 10.6067). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1816 MUR (High: 11.1778 / Low: 10.9962).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2070 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2020: 11.6862) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.5946), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0916 (+10.30%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11.0895 | 10.8661 | 11.0019 |
| February | 11.1168 | 10.8248 | 10.9763 |
| March | 11.7333 | 10.6067 | 11.0185 |
| April | 11.8600 | 11.3751 | 11.6663 |
| May | 11.8729 | 11.5812 | 11.6862 |
| June | 11.7482 | 11.3177 | 11.5048 |
| July | 11.5279 | 11.1976 | 11.3633 |
| August | 11.2587 | 11.0742 | 11.1563 |
| September | 11.2902 | 11.0638 | 11.1925 |
| October | 11.1778 | 10.9962 | 11.0943 |
| November | 11.1444 | 10.9373 | 11.0627 |
| December | 11.1566 | 10.9038 | 10.9991 |