YEARLY HIGH
0.5992 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4856 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5443 MUR

2020 RUB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.5992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.4856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1136 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5913 to the December average rate of 0.5354, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5992 was up 1.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5927, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,996 MUR
2019 Average 2,751 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,428 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 568.19 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5990
0.5066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.5572, compared to 0.5315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0257 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5572
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0801 MUR (High: 0.5656 / Low: 0.4856). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0191 MUR (High: 0.5449 / Low: 0.5258).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0801
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0191

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0633 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0633

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.5913) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0774 (+15.06%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.5913
2019 Avg (January) 0.5139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5992 0.5749 0.5913
February 0.5905 0.5639 0.5799
March 0.5656 0.4856 0.5167
April 0.5487 0.4981 0.5295
May 0.5728 0.5282 0.5488
June 0.5886 0.5640 0.5768
July 0.5705 0.5317 0.5588
August 0.5449 0.5258 0.5378
September 0.5388 0.5051 0.5233
October 0.5271 0.5035 0.5143
November 0.5288 0.4976 0.5194
December 0.5471 0.5198 0.5354