YEARLY HIGH
4.9861 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.3842 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7657 MUR

2020 SBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 4.9861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.3842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6019 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4176 to the December average rate of 4.9248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.9861 was up 11.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.4665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,930 MUR
2019 Average 21,690 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 21,921 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,009.31 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9978
4.3648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 4.6550, compared to 4.8765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3992 MUR (High: 4.7847 / Low: 4.3856). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0508 MUR (High: 4.8430 / Low: 4.7922).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3992
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, 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 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 4.9451) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.4136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5315 (+12.04%).

2020 Avg (November) 4.9451
2019 Avg (November) 4.4136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4738 4.3842 4.4176
February 4.5773 4.4363 4.5094
March 4.7847 4.3856 4.6413
April 4.8175 4.7125 4.7725
May 4.8420 4.7530 4.7955
June 4.8304 4.7586 4.7935
July 4.8548 4.7606 4.8023
August 4.8430 4.7922 4.8109
September 4.9137 4.7716 4.8644
October 4.9698 4.8608 4.9112
November 4.9861 4.9186 4.9451
December 4.9760 4.8769 4.9248