YEARLY HIGH
11.8729 MUR
YEARLY LOW
10.6067 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.2269 MUR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,365 MUR
2019 Average 53,317 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 53,034 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,331.03 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.7572
10.9053
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.1447

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1266
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2020 Avg (May) 11.6862
2019 Avg (May) 10.5946

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