YEARLY HIGH
17.7684 MUR
YEARLY LOW
15.8410 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.0441 MUR

2020 TOP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TOP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 17.7684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 15.8410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9274 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9302 to the December average rate of 17.3409, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17.7684 was up 10.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.0507, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 88,842 MUR
2019 Average 77,647 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 79,205 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,636.83 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17.7709
15.7629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 16.7072, compared to 17.3811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.3811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8483 MUR (High: 16.8339 / Low: 15.9856). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1632 MUR (High: 16.0362 / Low: 15.8730).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8483
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1632

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 0.1807 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1807

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 17.6036) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.5850), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0186 (+12.95%).

2020 Avg (June) 17.6036
2019 Avg (June) 15.5850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.0362 15.8730 15.9302
February 16.2576 15.8410 16.0674
March 16.8339 15.9856 16.3592
April 17.3294 16.6913 16.9854
May 17.5489 17.1496 17.2974
June 17.7684 17.4416 17.6036
July 17.6948 17.3781 17.5269
August 17.5391 17.3360 17.4153
September 17.5671 17.2320 17.4197
October 17.3587 17.1644 17.2390
November 17.4701 17.1471 17.3448
December 17.5767 17.2128 17.3409