YEARLY HIGH
0.0510 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0454 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0481 BBD

2021 MUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0510. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0506 to the December average rate of 0.0459, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0510 was down 7.40% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0550, 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 255 BBD
2020 Average 255 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 227 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.01 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0511
0.0454
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 0.0497, compared to 0.0466 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0466

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0029 BBD (High: 0.0494 / Low: 0.0465). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.0510 / Low: 0.0503).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0506) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0547), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-7.42%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0506
2020 Avg (January) 0.0547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0510 0.0503 0.0506
February 0.0505 0.0498 0.0503
March 0.0503 0.0490 0.0498
April 0.0499 0.0485 0.0495
May 0.0496 0.0484 0.0493
June 0.0494 0.0465 0.0488
July 0.0471 0.0463 0.0467
August 0.0472 0.0464 0.0469
September 0.0473 0.0465 0.0470
October 0.0471 0.0460 0.0467
November 0.0465 0.0454 0.0462
December 0.0466 0.0454 0.0459