YEARLY HIGH
5.4103 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.7794 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5648 MUR

2020 SRD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SRD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 5.4103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 2.7794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6309 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9057 to the December average rate of 2.7981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.4103 was up 9.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.9434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,051 MUR
2019 Average 23,851 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 13,897 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,154.36 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.6160
2.5419
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 5.1802, compared to 3.9495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1802
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 2.5697 MUR (High: 5.3565 / Low: 2.7869). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0318 MUR (High: 2.8402 / Low: 2.8084).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.5697
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0318

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.7589 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 5.3580) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.8188), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5392 (+11.19%).

2020 Avg (July) 5.3580
2019 Avg (July) 4.8188

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9477 4.8734 4.9057
February 5.0544 4.9181 4.9904
March 5.3044 4.9602 5.1523
April 5.3777 5.2563 5.3194
May 5.4042 5.3245 5.3533
June 5.3974 5.3231 5.3599
July 5.4103 5.3030 5.3580
August 5.3647 5.3030 5.3255
September 5.3565 2.7869 4.5771
October 2.8374 2.8046 2.8183
November 2.8402 2.8084 2.8198
December 2.8402 2.7794 2.7981