YEARLY HIGH
11.0821 MUR
YEARLY LOW
9.9823 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7721 MUR

2020 QAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 11.0821. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 9.9823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0998 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.0489 to the December average rate of 10.8752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.0821 was up 9.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.1258, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,411 MUR
2019 Average 48,856 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 49,912 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,499.08 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.0717
9.9559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 10.6104, compared to 10.9338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6104
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7294 MUR (High: 10.8896 / Low: 10.1602). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1236 MUR (High: 11.0409 / Low: 10.9173).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7294
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1236

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0863 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 10.9749) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.8702), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1047 (+11.19%).

2020 Avg (July) 10.9749
2019 Avg (July) 9.8702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.1346 9.9823 10.0489
February 10.3524 10.0739 10.2220
March 10.8896 10.1602 10.5544
April 11.0153 10.7667 10.8958
May 11.0696 10.8870 10.9625
June 11.0557 10.9028 10.9787
July 11.0821 10.8624 10.9749
August 10.9899 10.8498 10.9058
September 10.9998 10.8344 10.9294
October 11.0307 10.9028 10.9558
November 11.0409 10.9173 10.9615
December 11.0409 10.7808 10.8752