YEARLY HIGH
0.0469 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0431 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0452 BBD

2022 MUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 0.0469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0038 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0458 to the December average rate of 0.0456, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0469 was down 7.86% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0510, 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 235 BBD
2021 Average 241 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 216 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.22 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0466
0.0439
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BBD 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 0.0457, compared to 0.0448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0028 BBD (High: 0.0469 / Low: 0.0442). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.0458 / Low: 0.0452).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 0.0459) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0495), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-7.23%).

2022 Avg (April) 0.0459
2021 Avg (April) 0.0495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0464 0.0454 0.0458
February 0.0463 0.0454 0.0457
March 0.0462 0.0441 0.0451
April 0.0469 0.0442 0.0459
May 0.0468 0.0459 0.0463
June 0.0463 0.0437 0.0451
July 0.0447 0.0436 0.0441
August 0.0453 0.0431 0.0443
September 0.0456 0.0437 0.0445
October 0.0457 0.0436 0.0447
November 0.0458 0.0446 0.0455
December 0.0458 0.0452 0.0456