YEARLY HIGH
10.0209 MUR
YEARLY LOW
8.4178 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.2569 MUR

2020 RON to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 10.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 8.4178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6031 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5013 to the December average rate of 9.8976, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 10.0209 was up 16.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.6096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 50,105 MUR
2019 Average 41,957 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 42,089 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,015.69 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

10.0377
8.3566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 8.8359, compared to 9.6779 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8359
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6779

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5733 MUR (High: 9.1127 / Low: 8.5394). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0914 MUR (High: 8.5561 / Low: 8.4647).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5733
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0914

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0654 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 9.8976) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.4991), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3985 (+16.46%).

2020 Avg (December) 9.8976
2019 Avg (December) 8.4991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5561 8.4647 8.5013
February 8.6327 8.4178 8.4967
March 9.1127 8.5394 8.7955
April 9.0151 8.8337 8.9153
May 9.2243 8.9042 9.0093
June 9.4241 9.1945 9.2975
July 9.8268 9.2592 9.4650
August 9.8073 9.6375 9.7156
September 9.7660 9.5001 9.6501
October 9.7806 9.5621 9.6315
November 9.7855 9.5659 9.7077
December 10.0209 9.8312 9.8976