YEARLY HIGH
2.0201 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.5477 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8351 MUR

2020 MXN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 2.0201. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 1.5477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4724 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9458 to the December average rate of 1.9853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0201 was up 4.09% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.9408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 101,006 MUR
2019 Average 92,428 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 77,384 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,622.27 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.0199
1.6043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 1.7972, compared to 1.8730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3792 MUR (High: 1.9269 / Low: 1.5477). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0508 MUR (High: 1.9710 / Low: 1.9202).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3792
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0508

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2461 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2461

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.9751) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.7872), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1879 (+10.51%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.9751
2019 Avg (February) 1.7872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9710 1.9202 1.9458
February 2.0201 1.9214 1.9751
March 1.9269 1.5477 1.7290
April 1.6902 1.5687 1.6389
May 1.8125 1.6047 1.7042
June 1.8662 1.7322 1.7900
July 1.8294 1.7479 1.7841
August 1.8274 1.7533 1.7930
September 1.9069 1.7783 1.8405
October 1.9249 1.8240 1.8779
November 1.9976 1.8760 1.9574
December 2.0193 1.9574 1.9853