YEARLY HIGH
22.0492 MUR
YEARLY LOW
19.6250 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.7949 MUR

2021 BBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 22.0492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 19.6250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4242 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.7600 to the December average rate of 21.7792, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 22.0492 was up 9.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 20.1750, 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 110,246 MUR
2020 Average 98,068 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 98,125 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,121.09 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

21.9811
19.5581
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 20.1161, compared to 21.4737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.1161
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 1.2500 MUR (High: 21.5000 / Low: 20.2500). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2500 MUR (High: 19.8750 / Low: 19.6250).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2500
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2500

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0738 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0738

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 21.7792) against the same month in 2020 (average: 19.8023), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9769 (+9.98%).

2021 Avg (December) 21.7792
2020 Avg (December) 19.8023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8750 19.6250 19.7600
February 20.0775 19.7950 19.8791
March 20.4000 19.9000 20.0768
April 20.6000 20.0500 20.2195
May 20.6504 20.1450 20.2736
June 21.5000 20.2500 20.4874
July 21.5750 21.2311 21.3991
August 21.5500 21.1992 21.3253
September 21.5250 21.1250 21.2683
October 21.7251 21.2500 21.4144
November 22.0450 21.4936 21.6560
December 22.0492 21.4800 21.7792