YEARLY HIGH
18.4340 MUR
YEARLY LOW
16.9501 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.7845 MUR

2019 BBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 18.4340. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 16.9501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4839 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.1412 to the December average rate of 18.2752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 18.4340 was up 4.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.5877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 92,170 MUR
2018 Average 85,067 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 84,750 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,419.45 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

18.3890
17.0243
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 17.4252, compared to 18.1437 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7185 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.4252
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.1437

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.5586 MUR (High: 17.5087 / Low: 16.9501). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1984 MUR (High: 18.2985 / Low: 18.1001).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5586
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1984

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 18.2550) against the same month in 2018 (average: 17.3301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9249 (+5.34%).

2019 Avg (November) 18.2550
2018 Avg (November) 17.3301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2510 17.0485 17.1412
February 17.5087 16.9501 17.1380
March 17.5298 17.0849 17.3422
April 17.6270 17.2492 17.4590
May 17.9017 17.4039 17.6417
June 18.0508 17.6773 17.8291
July 18.1509 17.8762 17.9692
August 18.1495 17.9200 18.0273
September 18.2549 18.0500 18.1346
October 18.2985 18.1001 18.2010
November 18.4340 18.1131 18.2550
December 18.4265 18.1745 18.2752