YEARLY HIGH
0.0744 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0612 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0683 MUR

2020 XAF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 0.0744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 7, dropping to 0.0612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0132 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0619 to the December average rate of 0.0735, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0744 was up 19.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 372 MUR
2019 Average 304 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 306 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.13 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0747
0.0608
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0649, compared to 0.0717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0041 MUR (High: 0.0673 / Low: 0.0631). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MUR (High: 0.0624 / Low: 0.0617).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0735) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0619), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+18.70%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0735
2019 Avg (December) 0.0619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0624 0.0617 0.0619
February 0.0634 0.0612 0.0619
March 0.0673 0.0631 0.0649
April 0.0665 0.0651 0.0657
May 0.0681 0.0656 0.0665
June 0.0694 0.0677 0.0686
July 0.0724 0.0683 0.0698
August 0.0723 0.0710 0.0716
September 0.0721 0.0704 0.0715
October 0.0726 0.0711 0.0716
November 0.0727 0.0709 0.0721
December 0.0744 0.0730 0.0735