YEARLY HIGH
57.6556 MUR
YEARLY LOW
50.3057 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
54.6437 MUR

2020 XDR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 57.6556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 50.3057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3499 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.4894 to the December average rate of 56.9703, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 57.6556 was up 13.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 50.6433, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 288,278 MUR
2019 Average 246,147 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 251,529 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,749.32 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

57.6184
49.8413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 52.9803, compared to 56.3071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.9803
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.3071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5909 MUR (High: 53.9289 / Low: 51.3380). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4888 MUR (High: 50.7945 / Low: 50.3057).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5909
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4888

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 56.9703) against the same month in 2019 (average: 50.4041), the exchange rate shifted by +6.5662 (+13.03%).

2020 Avg (December) 56.9703
2019 Avg (December) 50.4041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.7945 50.3057 50.4894
February 51.7122 50.3341 50.9636
March 53.9289 51.3380 52.7134
April 54.7295 53.4382 54.1040
May 55.0507 54.0972 54.4623
June 55.5624 54.5172 55.1490
July 56.4162 54.7348 55.5228
August 56.5085 55.7565 56.0682
September 56.5960 55.7032 56.2003
October 56.8241 56.0883 56.3545
November 57.1334 56.3077 56.7267
December 57.6556 56.6455 56.9703