YEARLY HIGH
1.8697 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.6907 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7776 BTN

2021 MUR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.8697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 1.6907.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1791 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8500 to the December average rate of 1.7290, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.8697 was down 6.54% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.0006, 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 9,349 BTN
2020 Average 9,445 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 8,453 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 895.28 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.8631
1.7056
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 1.8213, compared to 1.7339 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0874 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7339

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0913 BTN (High: 1.8474 / Low: 1.7561). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0309 BTN (High: 1.8393 / Low: 1.8084).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0913
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0309

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0558 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0558

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.8500) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9469), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0970 (-4.98%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.8500
2020 Avg (January) 1.9469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8697 1.8374 1.8500
February 1.8393 1.8084 1.8280
March 1.8471 1.7916 1.8104
April 1.8685 1.8097 1.8379
May 1.8474 1.7561 1.8057
June 1.8153 1.7276 1.7956
July 1.7565 1.7229 1.7398
August 1.7544 1.6935 1.7389
September 1.7426 1.7054 1.7287
October 1.7717 1.7270 1.7481
November 1.7397 1.6907 1.7187
December 1.7652 1.6947 1.7290