YEARLY HIGH
0.2542 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2344 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2424 MUR

2020 PKR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PKR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.2542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2365 to the December average rate of 0.2471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2542 was up 1.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 127,095 MUR
2019 Average 118,647 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 117,210 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,884.67 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2519
0.2349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.2419, compared to 0.2429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0150 MUR (High: 0.2494 / Low: 0.2344). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 MUR (High: 0.2412 / Low: 0.2373).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.2505) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2346), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+6.75%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.2505
2019 Avg (November) 0.2346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2388 0.2344 0.2365
February 0.2443 0.2373 0.2411
March 0.2483 0.2355 0.2427
April 0.2494 0.2344 0.2411
May 0.2523 0.2470 0.2490
June 0.2469 0.2375 0.2414
July 0.2412 0.2359 0.2390
August 0.2402 0.2349 0.2363
September 0.2412 0.2373 0.2397
October 0.2490 0.2414 0.2450
November 0.2542 0.2478 0.2505
December 0.2507 0.2453 0.2471