YEARLY HIGH
0.0696 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0625 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0675 MUR

2020 SOS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.0696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0630 to the December average rate of 0.0682, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0696 was up 9.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0638, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 348 MUR
2019 Average 307 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 313 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.60 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0694
0.0625
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0665, compared to 0.0686 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0686

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0050 MUR (High: 0.0684 / Low: 0.0633). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MUR (High: 0.0691 / Low: 0.0684).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0688) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0069 (+11.13%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0688
2019 Avg (July) 0.0619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0636 0.0625 0.0630
February 0.0651 0.0625 0.0639
March 0.0684 0.0633 0.0660
April 0.0692 0.0675 0.0683
May 0.0694 0.0681 0.0688
June 0.0695 0.0681 0.0688
July 0.0696 0.0677 0.0688
August 0.0692 0.0677 0.0685
September 0.0691 0.0679 0.0685
October 0.0693 0.0682 0.0686
November 0.0691 0.0684 0.0687
December 0.0694 0.0674 0.0682