YEARLY HIGH
6.3938 MUR
YEARLY LOW
5.6983 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0246 MUR

2021 BOB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BOB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 6.3938. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 5.6983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6956 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7355 to the December average rate of 6.3127, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.3938 was up 9.41% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.8439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 31,969 MUR
2020 Average 28,416 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 28,491 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,477.88 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

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BOB 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 5.8266, compared to 6.2225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.4079 MUR (High: 6.2197 / Low: 5.8118). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0683 MUR (High: 5.8072 / Low: 5.7389).

June Spread (Volatile) Âą0.4079
February Spread (Stable) Âą0.0683

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 6.2769) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.7863), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4906 (+8.48%).

2021 Avg (November) 6.2769
2020 Avg (November) 5.7863

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Month High Low Average
January 5.7707 5.6983 5.7355
February 5.8072 5.7389 5.7549
March 5.9058 5.7709 5.8134
April 5.9752 5.8048 5.8567
May 5.9807 5.8074 5.8760
June 6.2197 5.8118 5.9231
July 6.2550 6.1499 6.2006
August 6.2438 6.1297 6.1788
September 6.2357 6.1191 6.1625
October 6.3028 6.1643 6.2036
November 6.3938 6.2249 6.2769
December 6.3819 6.2212 6.3127