YEARLY HIGH
0.4759 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4276 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4623 MUR

2020 BDT to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BDT to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.4759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.4276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0483 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4312 to the December average rate of 0.4671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4759 was up 9.13% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4361, 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 2,379 MUR
2019 Average 2,107 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,138 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.27 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4752
0.4272
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 0.4551, compared to 0.4695 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4695

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0356 MUR (High: 0.4713 / Low: 0.4358). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 MUR (High: 0.4734 / Low: 0.4681).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.4712) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4253), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0459 (+10.79%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.4712
2019 Avg (July) 0.4253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4347 0.4276 0.4312
February 0.4445 0.4322 0.4383
March 0.4713 0.4358 0.4531
April 0.4724 0.4613 0.4673
May 0.4743 0.4665 0.4700
June 0.4745 0.4672 0.4707
July 0.4759 0.4662 0.4712
August 0.4719 0.4662 0.4683
September 0.4724 0.4649 0.4692
October 0.4734 0.4681 0.4705
November 0.4747 0.4686 0.4707
December 0.4740 0.4638 0.4671