YEARLY HIGH
23.5750 MUR
YEARLY LOW
21.7765 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.5523 MUR

2023 BBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 23.5750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 21.7765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7985 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.0639 to the December average rate of 22.0725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 23.5750 was up 1.62% compared to the 2022 peak of 23.2000, 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 117,875 MUR
2022 Average 110,607 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 108,882 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,992.67 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

23.3446
21.9475
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 22.7096, compared to 22.3950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.3950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 1.2254 MUR (High: 23.3254 / Low: 22.1000). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1764 MUR (High: 22.2760 / Low: 22.0997).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2254
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1764

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6571 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 23.2282) against the same month in 2022 (average: 22.1711), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0572 (+4.77%).

2023 Avg (March) 23.2282
2022 Avg (March) 22.1711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.5794 21.7765 22.0639
February 23.3254 22.1000 22.8616
March 23.5750 22.7250 23.2282
April 22.7500 22.4250 22.5711
May 22.8510 22.4744 22.7128
June 23.0550 22.6418 22.8201
July 23.1483 22.6119 22.7854
August 23.0300 22.5450 22.7457
September 23.3100 22.2356 22.4927
October 22.2760 22.0997 22.1629
November 22.4750 22.0497 22.1107
December 22.3250 21.9521 22.0725