YEARLY HIGH
47.1500 MUR
YEARLY LOW
43.5529 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.1046 MUR

2023 BMD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BMD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 47.1500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 43.5529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5971 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.1279 to the December average rate of 44.1449, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 47.1500 was up 1.62% compared to the 2022 peak of 46.4000, 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 235,750 MUR
2022 Average 221,213 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 217,765 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,985.33 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

46.6893
43.8950
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 45.4192, compared to 44.7900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.4192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.7900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 2.4507 MUR (High: 46.6507 / Low: 44.2000). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3528 MUR (High: 44.5521 / Low: 44.1993).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.4507
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3528

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 1.3143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 46.4564) against the same month in 2022 (average: 44.3421), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1143 (+4.77%).

2023 Avg (March) 46.4564
2022 Avg (March) 44.3421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.1589 43.5529 44.1279
February 46.6507 44.2000 45.7232
March 47.1500 45.4500 46.4564
April 45.5000 44.8500 45.1422
May 45.7019 44.9488 45.4256
June 46.1100 45.2835 45.6401
July 46.2966 45.2238 45.5709
August 46.0600 45.0900 45.4915
September 46.6200 44.4711 44.9855
October 44.5521 44.1993 44.3258
November 44.9500 44.0994 44.2214
December 44.6500 43.9042 44.1449