YEARLY HIGH
24.9253 MUR
YEARLY LOW
20.5397 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.8934 MUR

2020 BAM to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BAM to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 24.9253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 20.5397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3856 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7705 to the December average rate of 24.6452, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.9253 was up 19.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.8708, 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 124,627 MUR
2019 Average 101,817 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 102,699 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,928.06 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

25.0336
20.3726
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 21.7573, compared to 24.0295 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7573
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.0295

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3140 MUR (High: 22.5022 / Low: 21.1882). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1661 MUR (High: 20.8822 / Low: 20.7161).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3140
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1661

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0136 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0136

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 24.6452) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.7620), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8832 (+18.70%).

2020 Avg (December) 24.6452
2019 Avg (December) 20.7620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.8822 20.7161 20.7705
February 21.1882 20.5397 20.7610
March 22.5022 21.1882 21.7264
April 22.2800 21.8380 22.0335
May 22.8940 22.0141 22.2534
June 23.2813 22.6611 22.9993
July 24.0962 22.9289 23.3762
August 24.2450 23.8163 24.0116
September 24.3118 23.7072 23.9980
October 24.3206 23.8173 23.9975
November 24.4200 23.8522 24.1485
December 24.9253 24.3893 24.6452