YEARLY HIGH
0.8373 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.7132 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7913 MUR

2020 PHP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.8373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.7132.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1241 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7198 to the December average rate of 0.8237, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8373 was up 15.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 209,331 MUR
2019 Average 171,871 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 178,300 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,031.36 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8381
0.7090
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.7632, compared to 0.8195 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0563 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8195

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0435 MUR (High: 0.7752 / Low: 0.7317). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 MUR (High: 0.8345 / Low: 0.8220).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.8237) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1037 (+14.40%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.8237
2019 Avg (December) 0.7200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7260 0.7132 0.7198
February 0.7425 0.7200 0.7326
March 0.7752 0.7317 0.7547
April 0.7974 0.7695 0.7831
May 0.7986 0.7837 0.7902
June 0.8058 0.7877 0.7987
July 0.8183 0.8013 0.8088
August 0.8246 0.8042 0.8144
September 0.8272 0.8118 0.8202
October 0.8297 0.8158 0.8225
November 0.8345 0.8220 0.8273
December 0.8373 0.8155 0.8237