YEARLY HIGH
0.2826 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2514 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2667 BWP

2021 MUR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.2826. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 2, dropping to 0.2514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0312 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2777 to the December average rate of 0.2692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2826 was down 9.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3126, 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 1,413 BWP
2020 Average 1,459 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,257 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.08 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2797
0.2550
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 0.2705, compared to 0.2629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0146 BWP (High: 0.2666 / Low: 0.2520). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0068 BWP (High: 0.2668 / Low: 0.2600).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2777) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2931), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0154 (-5.27%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2777
2020 Avg (January) 0.2931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2826 0.2721 0.2777
February 0.2773 0.2685 0.2740
March 0.2809 0.2714 0.2752
April 0.2729 0.2653 0.2694
May 0.2709 0.2573 0.2650
June 0.2666 0.2520 0.2616
July 0.2617 0.2514 0.2570
August 0.2673 0.2558 0.2612
September 0.2664 0.2547 0.2603
October 0.2668 0.2600 0.2627
November 0.2747 0.2618 0.2668
December 0.2738 0.2645 0.2692