YEARLY HIGH
0.4361 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4040 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4214 MUR

2019 BDT to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BDT to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.4361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.4040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0321 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4090 to the December average rate of 0.4306, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4361 was up 4.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4179, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,180 MUR
2018 Average 2,028 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,020 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160.52 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4329
0.4059
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.4140, compared to 0.4288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4140
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0132 MUR (High: 0.4172 / Low: 0.4040). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 MUR (High: 0.4319 / Low: 0.4273).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0132
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.4270) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0172 (+4.19%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.4270
2018 Avg (August) 0.4098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4124 0.4063 0.4090
February 0.4172 0.4040 0.4082
March 0.4188 0.4065 0.4128
April 0.4193 0.4089 0.4141
May 0.4240 0.4123 0.4180
June 0.4272 0.4182 0.4221
July 0.4296 0.4214 0.4253
August 0.4361 0.4242 0.4270
September 0.4319 0.4273 0.4293
October 0.4344 0.4279 0.4300
November 0.4350 0.4274 0.4307
December 0.4350 0.4283 0.4306