YEARLY HIGH
20.8708 MUR
YEARLY LOW
19.7688 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.3603 MUR

2019 BAM to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BAM to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 20.8708. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 19, dropping to 19.7688.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1020 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.0247 to the December average rate of 20.7620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.8708 was down 2.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.3923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,354 MUR
2018 Average 102,771 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 98,844 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,510.12 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.8488
19.8071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 20.1316, compared to 20.5890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.4621 MUR (High: 20.2816 / Low: 19.8195). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2179 MUR (High: 20.1484 / Low: 19.9305).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4621
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1308 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1308

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 20.7620) against the same month in 2018 (average: 19.9911), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7709 (+3.86%).

2019 Avg (December) 20.7620
2018 Avg (December) 19.9911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.2174 19.8253 20.0247
February 20.1888 19.7688 19.8939
March 20.2816 19.8195 20.0543
April 20.1484 19.9305 20.0619
May 20.3980 19.9610 20.1765
June 20.7420 20.3659 20.5783
July 20.7532 20.4355 20.6138
August 20.8048 20.3793 20.5148
September 20.5766 20.2017 20.4301
October 20.6982 20.3280 20.5721
November 20.7611 20.5079 20.6412
December 20.8708 20.6220 20.7620