YEARLY HIGH
14.9303 MUR
YEARLY LOW
13.4486 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.5134 MUR

2020 XCD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 14.9303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 13.4486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4817 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5380 to the December average rate of 14.6545, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.9303 was up 9.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.6419, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 74,652 MUR
2019 Average 65,820 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 67,243 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,408.61 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.9165
13.4126
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 14.2953, compared to 14.7315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4362 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.2953
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9497 MUR (High: 14.6380 / Low: 13.6883). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1665 MUR (High: 14.8748 / Low: 14.7083).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9497
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1665

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1134 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 14.7859) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.2980), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4880 (+11.19%).

2020 Avg (July) 14.7859
2019 Avg (July) 13.2980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6537 13.4486 13.5380
February 13.9482 13.5721 13.7715
March 14.6380 13.6883 14.2184
April 14.8403 14.5055 14.6796
May 14.9135 14.6935 14.7729
June 14.8947 14.6898 14.7912
July 14.9303 14.6343 14.7859
August 14.8045 14.6343 14.6963
September 14.8195 14.5936 14.7241
October 14.8600 14.6887 14.7601
November 14.8748 14.7083 14.7679
December 14.8748 14.5566 14.6545