2020 SCR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0587 MUR

YEARLY LOW

1.8555 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3265 MUR

2020 SCR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 3.0587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 1.8555.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2032 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6782 to the December average rate of 1.8686, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.0587 was up 5.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.8885, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,294 MUR

2019 Average 13,007 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 9,277 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,016.18 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9069

1.7742

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 2.5379, compared to 2.1152 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5379

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1152

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.6035 MUR (High: 2.8704 / Low: 2.2669). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 MUR (High: 2.2275 / Low: 2.1951).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6035

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3709 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.8125) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2796 (+11.04%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.8125

2019 Avg (March) 2.5329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8413	2.6529	2.6782
February	2.8379	2.6776	2.7239
March	3.0587	2.6994	2.8125
April	2.8704	2.2669	2.4416
May	2.4768	2.2107	2.2963
June	2.3950	2.2395	2.2750
July	2.2866	2.2142	2.2630
August	2.2432	2.1509	2.2234
September	2.2275	2.1951	2.2167
October	2.2166	2.0673	2.1588
November	2.0752	1.9142	1.9605
December	1.9155	1.8555	1.8686