YEARLY HIGH
46.4000 MUR
YEARLY LOW
42.6004 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.2385 MUR

2022 BMD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BMD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 46.4000. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 42.6004.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7996 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 43.6613 to the December average rate of 43.8620, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 46.4000 was up 5.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 44.0984, 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 232,000 MUR
2021 Average 208,012 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 213,002 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,998.23 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

45.5271
42.9407
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 43.8158, compared to 44.6613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.8158
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.6613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 2.6996 MUR (High: 45.3000 / Low: 42.6004). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6248 MUR (High: 44.2500 / Low: 43.6252).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.6996
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6248

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 0.7368 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7368

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 45.1669) against the same month in 2021 (average: 42.6505), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5164 (+5.90%).

2022 Avg (August) 45.1669
2021 Avg (August) 42.6505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 44.0486 43.1000 43.6613
February 44.1000 43.1500 43.7482
March 45.3476 43.2500 44.3421
April 45.3000 42.6004 43.6053
May 43.6018 42.6947 43.1563
June 45.7478 43.1500 44.3814
July 45.8538 44.6983 45.3115
August 46.4000 44.1370 45.1669
September 45.7462 43.9013 44.9145
October 45.9004 43.7985 44.7088
November 44.8060 43.6400 44.0038
December 44.2500 43.6252 43.8620