YEARLY HIGH
24.9809 MUR
YEARLY LOW
20.5366 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.9005 MUR

2020 BGN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BGN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 24.9809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 20.5366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4443 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7697 to the December average rate of 24.6441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.9809 was up 19.53% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.8987, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 124,904 MUR
2019 Average 101,791 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 102,683 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,221.59 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

25.0315
20.3822
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 21.7634, compared to 24.0376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.7634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.0376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 1.3271 MUR (High: 24.2286 / Low: 22.9015). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2412 MUR (High: 20.9241 / Low: 20.6829).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3271
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2412

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0552 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 24.6441) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.7647), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8794 (+18.68%).

2020 Avg (December) 24.6441
2019 Avg (December) 20.7647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9241 20.6829 20.7697
February 21.2686 20.5366 20.7795
March 22.5008 21.1975 21.7155
April 22.3105 21.8039 22.0441
May 22.8328 21.9940 22.2715
June 23.2840 22.6669 22.9999
July 24.2286 22.9015 23.4117
August 24.2612 23.8494 24.0255
September 24.1484 23.6299 23.9703
October 24.3562 23.8169 24.0042
November 24.3751 23.8214 24.1697
December 24.9809 24.4816 24.6441