YEARLY HIGH
2.3385 BDT
YEARLY LOW
2.1014 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1652 BDT

2020 MUR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.3385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 2.1014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2371 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3190 to the December average rate of 2.1411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.3385 was down 5.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.4755, 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 11,692 BDT
2019 Average 11,867 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 10,507 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,185.59 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.3386
2.1028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BDT 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 2.2002, compared to 2.1301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1731 BDT (High: 2.2948 / Low: 2.1217). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0240 BDT (High: 2.1363 / Low: 2.1123).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1731
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0240

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0733 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.3190) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.4452), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1262 (-5.16%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.3190
2019 Avg (January) 2.4452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3385 2.3002 2.3190
February 2.3137 2.2496 2.2818
March 2.2948 2.1217 2.2085
April 2.1679 2.1170 2.1399
May 2.1438 2.1083 2.1279
June 2.1406 2.1074 2.1244
July 2.1448 2.1014 2.1225
August 2.1448 2.1189 2.1355
September 2.1512 2.1169 2.1312
October 2.1363 2.1123 2.1256
November 2.1342 2.1066 2.1245
December 2.1559 2.1098 2.1411