YEARLY HIGH
3.9782 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.5388 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7521 MUR

2021 BWP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the BWP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 3.9782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 3.5388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4395 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6017 to the December average rate of 3.7148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.9782 was up 8.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.6745, 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 19,891 MUR
2020 Average 17,150 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 17,694 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,197.33 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.9196
3.5728
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 3.6990, compared to 3.8052 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8052

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.2174 MUR (High: 3.9690 / Low: 3.7516). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0978 MUR (High: 3.8458 / Low: 3.7481).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2174
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0978

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0618 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0618

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 3.8907) against the same month in 2020 (average: 3.4499), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4409 (+12.78%).

2021 Avg (July) 3.8907
2020 Avg (July) 3.4499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6749 3.5388 3.6017
February 3.7245 3.6059 3.6495
March 3.6850 3.5599 3.6335
April 3.7696 3.6638 3.7126
May 3.8860 3.6912 3.7734
June 3.9690 3.7516 3.8230
July 3.9782 3.8207 3.8907
August 3.9093 3.7416 3.8289
September 3.9264 3.7540 3.8417
October 3.8458 3.7481 3.8071
November 3.8193 3.6410 3.7482
December 3.7808 3.6521 3.7148