YEARLY HIGH
20.1750 MUR
YEARLY LOW
18.1728 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.6116 MUR

2020 BBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 20.1750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 18.1728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0022 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2935 to the December average rate of 19.8023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 20.1750 was up 9.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 18.4340, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 100,875 MUR
2019 Average 88,941 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 90,864 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,011.07 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

20.1563
18.1242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to MUR 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 19.3168, compared to 19.9063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5894 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.3168
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.2833 MUR (High: 19.7800 / Low: 18.4967). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2250 MUR (High: 20.1000 / Low: 19.8750).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2833
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2250

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1533 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 19.9798) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.9692), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0106 (+11.19%).

2020 Avg (July) 19.9798
2019 Avg (July) 17.9692

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.4500 18.1728 18.2935
February 18.8478 18.3396 18.6091
March 19.7800 18.4967 19.2130
April 20.0533 19.6009 19.8362
May 20.1523 19.8549 19.9623
June 20.1268 19.8500 19.9869
July 20.1750 19.7750 19.9798
August 20.0050 19.7750 19.8588
September 20.0252 19.7200 19.8964
October 20.0800 19.8485 19.9449
November 20.1000 19.8750 19.9555
December 20.1000 19.6700 19.8023