YEARLY HIGH
0.0235 BMD
YEARLY LOW
0.0216 BMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0226 BMD

2022 MUR to BMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MUR to BMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 0.0235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 BMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0229 to the December average rate of 0.0228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0235 was down 7.86% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0255, 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 117 BMD
2021 Average 120 BMD
Yearly Trough Low 108 BMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.61 BMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0233
0.0220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BMD 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 0.0228, compared to 0.0224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0014 BMD (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0221). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 BMD (High: 0.0229 / Low: 0.0226).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0229) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0247), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-7.23%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0229
2021 Avg (April) 0.0247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0232 0.0227 0.0229
February 0.0232 0.0227 0.0229
March 0.0231 0.0221 0.0226
April 0.0235 0.0221 0.0229
May 0.0234 0.0229 0.0232
June 0.0232 0.0219 0.0225
July 0.0224 0.0218 0.0221
August 0.0227 0.0216 0.0221
September 0.0228 0.0219 0.0223
October 0.0228 0.0218 0.0224
November 0.0229 0.0223 0.0227
December 0.0229 0.0226 0.0228