YEARLY HIGH
0.0590 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0542 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0563 BBD

2019 MUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0590. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0583 to the December average rate of 0.0547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0590 was down 5.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0624, 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 295 BBD
2018 Average 294 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 271 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.75 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0587
0.0544
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 0.0574, compared to 0.0551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0019 BBD (High: 0.0590 / Low: 0.0571). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.0552 / Low: 0.0546).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0584) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0613), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-4.84%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0584
2018 Avg (February) 0.0613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0587 0.0580 0.0583
February 0.0590 0.0571 0.0584
March 0.0585 0.0570 0.0577
April 0.0580 0.0567 0.0573
May 0.0575 0.0559 0.0567
June 0.0566 0.0554 0.0561
July 0.0559 0.0551 0.0557
August 0.0558 0.0551 0.0555
September 0.0554 0.0548 0.0551
October 0.0552 0.0546 0.0549
November 0.0552 0.0542 0.0548
December 0.0550 0.0543 0.0547