YEARLY HIGH
3.6745 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.1985 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4297 MUR

2020 BWP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BWP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 3.6745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 3.1985.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4760 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4117 to the December average rate of 3.6357, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6745 was up 6.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,373 MUR
2019 Average 16,537 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 15,993 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,380.02 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6731
3.2234
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 3.3565, compared to 3.5028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1792 MUR (High: 3.4561 / Low: 3.2768). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0688 MUR (High: 3.4383 / Low: 3.3695).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1792
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0688

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0937 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0937

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.6357) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2334 (+6.86%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.6357
2019 Avg (December) 3.4023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4383 3.3695 3.4117
February 3.4167 3.3379 3.3852
March 3.4561 3.2768 3.3546
April 3.3049 3.1985 3.2609
May 3.3973 3.2677 3.3113
June 3.4856 3.3811 3.4152
July 3.5110 3.3929 3.4499
August 3.4736 3.3632 3.4129
September 3.5197 3.4149 3.4585
October 3.5337 3.4392 3.4823
November 3.6268 3.5051 3.5777
December 3.6745 3.5902 3.6357