YEARLY HIGH
2.0006 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.8286 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8891 BTN

2020 MUR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 2.0006. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 1.8286.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1720 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9469 to the December average rate of 1.8591, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.0006 was down 4.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0984, 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 10,003 BTN
2019 Average 9,893 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 9,143 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 860.00 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9573
1.8332
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BTN 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 1.9182, compared to 1.8600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0581 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9182
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1201 BTN (High: 2.0006 / Low: 1.8806). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0254 BTN (High: 1.8736 / Low: 1.8483).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1201
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0254

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.9346) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.0036), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0690 (-3.44%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.9346
2019 Avg (March) 2.0036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9703 1.9332 1.9469
February 1.9430 1.8992 1.9201
March 2.0006 1.8806 1.9346
April 1.9478 1.8891 1.9192
May 1.9054 1.8709 1.8936
June 1.9151 1.8757 1.8946
July 1.8896 1.8493 1.8753
August 1.8928 1.8439 1.8772
September 1.8618 1.8321 1.8447
October 1.8654 1.8286 1.8435
November 1.8736 1.8483 1.8604
December 1.8802 1.8384 1.8591