YEARLY HIGH
11.7314 MUR
YEARLY LOW
10.6205 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3085 MUR

2020 PGK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 11.7314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 10.6205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1110 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7521 to the December average rate of 11.2630, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.7314 was down 9.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.0164, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,657 MUR
2019 Average 52,577 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 53,102 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,554.78 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.6380
10.6715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 11.2492, compared to 11.3678 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1186 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.3678

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8095 MUR (High: 11.5479 / Low: 10.7384). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2007 MUR (High: 11.4306 / Low: 11.2298).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8095
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1979 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 11.5144) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.6124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9020 (+8.50%).

2020 Avg (July) 11.5144
2019 Avg (July) 10.6124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9164 10.6205 10.7521
February 11.0707 10.6614 10.9387
March 11.5479 10.7384 11.2106
April 11.6509 11.3040 11.5127
May 11.6777 11.3502 11.5236
June 11.6847 11.4010 11.5575
July 11.7314 11.3440 11.5144
August 11.4459 11.2374 11.3165
September 11.5859 11.1709 11.3923
October 11.4757 11.2412 11.3752
November 11.4306 11.2298 11.3453
December 11.4214 11.1857 11.2630