YEARLY HIGH
0.1755 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1564 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1662 BOB

2021 MUR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.1755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.1564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1744 to the December average rate of 0.1584, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1755 was down 7.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1902, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 877 BOB
2020 Average 881 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 782 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.46 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

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MUR to BOB 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 0.1717, compared to 0.1607 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1717
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1607

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0113 BOB (High: 0.1721 / Low: 0.1608). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BOB (High: 0.1742 / Low: 0.1722).

June Spread (Volatile) Âą0.0113
February Spread (Stable) Âą0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.1744) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1890), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0147 (-7.75%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.1744
2020 Avg (January) 0.1890

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Month High Low Average
January 0.1755 0.1733 0.1744
February 0.1742 0.1722 0.1738
March 0.1733 0.1693 0.1720
April 0.1723 0.1674 0.1707
May 0.1722 0.1672 0.1702
June 0.1721 0.1608 0.1689
July 0.1626 0.1599 0.1613
August 0.1631 0.1602 0.1618
September 0.1634 0.1604 0.1623
October 0.1622 0.1587 0.1612
November 0.1606 0.1564 0.1593
December 0.1607 0.1567 0.1584