2020 MUR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1902 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.1711 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1761 BOB

2020 MUR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1902. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 0.1711.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1890 to the December average rate of 0.1741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1902 was down 6.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2039, 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 951 BOB

2019 Average 972 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 856 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.41 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1906

0.1711

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BOB 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 0.1789, compared to 0.1734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1789

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1734

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0143 BOB (High: 0.1865 / Low: 0.1722). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 BOB (High: 0.1735 / Low: 0.1713).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1890) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2015), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0125 (-6.21%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1890

2019 Avg (January) 0.2015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1902	0.1874	0.1890
February	0.1885	0.1834	0.1858
March	0.1865	0.1722	0.1793
April	0.1760	0.1722	0.1738
May	0.1737	0.1714	0.1728
June	0.1740	0.1715	0.1728
July	0.1748	0.1711	0.1728
August	0.1748	0.1723	0.1738
September	0.1752	0.1724	0.1735
October	0.1741	0.1717	0.1731
November	0.1735	0.1713	0.1728
December	0.1755	0.1718	0.1741