YEARLY HIGH
0.3126 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2721 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2918 BWP

2020 MUR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.3126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0405 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2931 to the December average rate of 0.2751, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3126 was down 0.26% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3135, 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 1,563 BWP
2019 Average 1,512 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,361 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 202.50 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3098
0.2719
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BWP 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 0.2980, compared to 0.2856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0158 BWP (High: 0.3052 / Low: 0.2893). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 BWP (High: 0.2968 / Low: 0.2908).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3067) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3050), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.56%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3067
2019 Avg (April) 0.3050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2968 0.2908 0.2931
February 0.2996 0.2927 0.2954
March 0.3052 0.2893 0.2982
April 0.3126 0.3026 0.3067
May 0.3060 0.2944 0.3020
June 0.2958 0.2869 0.2928
July 0.2947 0.2848 0.2899
August 0.2973 0.2879 0.2930
September 0.2928 0.2841 0.2892
October 0.2908 0.2830 0.2872
November 0.2853 0.2757 0.2795
December 0.2785 0.2721 0.2751