YEARLY HIGH
0.0550 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0496 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0510 BBD

2020 MUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0550. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.0496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0547 to the December average rate of 0.0505, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0550 was down 6.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0590, 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 275 BBD
2019 Average 281 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 248 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.31 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0551
0.0496
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BBD 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 0.0518, compared to 0.0502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0035 BBD (High: 0.0541 / Low: 0.0506). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.0503 / Low: 0.0498).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0547) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0583), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-6.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0547
2019 Avg (January) 0.0583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0550 0.0542 0.0547
February 0.0545 0.0531 0.0537
March 0.0541 0.0506 0.0521
April 0.0510 0.0499 0.0504
May 0.0504 0.0496 0.0501
June 0.0504 0.0497 0.0500
July 0.0506 0.0496 0.0501
August 0.0506 0.0500 0.0504
September 0.0507 0.0499 0.0503
October 0.0504 0.0498 0.0501
November 0.0503 0.0498 0.0501
December 0.0508 0.0498 0.0505