YEARLY HIGH
0.8155 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6690 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7253 MUR

2020 SDG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SDG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.8155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.6690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1465 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8076 to the December average rate of 0.7165, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8155 was down 0.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,077 MUR
2019 Average 3,879 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,345 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 732.55 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8188
0.6842
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.7307, compared to 0.7200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0107 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was January, with a trading range of 0.0641 MUR (High: 0.8155 / Low: 0.7514). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0078 MUR (High: 0.7266 / Low: 0.7188).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0641
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0078

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0888 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.8076) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7207), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0869 (+12.06%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.8076
2019 Avg (January) 0.7207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8155 0.7514 0.8076
February 0.7517 0.6891 0.7188
March 0.7150 0.6690 0.6955
April 0.7259 0.7086 0.7174
May 0.7288 0.7178 0.7218
June 0.7279 0.7176 0.7230
July 0.7290 0.7152 0.7224
August 0.7235 0.7152 0.7181
September 0.7239 0.7130 0.7194
October 0.7265 0.7182 0.7216
November 0.7266 0.7188 0.7216
December 0.7269 0.7115 0.7165