YEARLY HIGH
0.1612 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1452 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1567 MUR

2020 YER to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.1612. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.1452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1462 to the December average rate of 0.1582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1612 was up 9.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 806 MUR
2019 Average 711 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 726 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.99 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1610
0.1448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.1543, compared to 0.1590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1543
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0103 MUR (High: 0.1581 / Low: 0.1478). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 MUR (High: 0.1606 / Low: 0.1587).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0103
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.1596) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1436), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0160 (+11.18%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.1596
2019 Avg (July) 0.1436

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1474 0.1452 0.1462
February 0.1506 0.1465 0.1487
March 0.1581 0.1478 0.1535
April 0.1602 0.1566 0.1585
May 0.1610 0.1586 0.1595
June 0.1608 0.1586 0.1597
July 0.1612 0.1580 0.1596
August 0.1598 0.1580 0.1587
September 0.1599 0.1575 0.1589
October 0.1604 0.1586 0.1593
November 0.1606 0.1587 0.1594
December 0.1606 0.1571 0.1582