YEARLY HIGH
36.8679 MUR
YEARLY LOW
33.9001 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5689 MUR

2019 BMD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BMD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 36.8679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 33.9001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9678 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.2824 to the December average rate of 36.5505, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 36.8679 was up 4.81% compared to the 2018 peak of 35.1755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 184,340 MUR
2018 Average 170,134 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 169,501 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,838.91 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

36.7779
34.0486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 34.8504, compared to 36.2874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.8504
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.2874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 1.1172 MUR (High: 35.0173 / Low: 33.9001). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3968 MUR (High: 36.5970 / Low: 36.2002).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1172
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3968

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 36.5100) against the same month in 2018 (average: 34.6601), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8499 (+5.34%).

2019 Avg (November) 36.5100
2018 Avg (November) 34.6601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.5020 34.0970 34.2824
February 35.0173 33.9001 34.2760
March 35.0597 34.1698 34.6844
April 35.2540 34.4985 34.9180
May 35.8035 34.8079 35.2833
June 36.1015 35.3545 35.6582
July 36.3017 35.7525 35.9384
August 36.2990 35.8400 36.0546
September 36.5099 36.1001 36.2692
October 36.5970 36.2002 36.4020
November 36.8679 36.2262 36.5100
December 36.8529 36.3490 36.5505