YEARLY HIGH
6.9798 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.9699 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3024 MUR

2026 BOB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BOB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 6.9798. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 3.9699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0098 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.6677 to the December average rate of 3.9699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.9798 was up 1.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.8923, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,899 MUR
2025 Average 33,115 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 19,850 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,049.23 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

7.1710
3.6789
JanuMarcMayJuly

BOB 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 6.7615, compared to 4.9250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8364 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 2.8172 MUR (High: 6.8315 / Low: 4.0143). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MUR (High: 3.9699 / Low: 3.9699).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.8172
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.9102 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 6.8800) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.5782), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3018 (+4.59%).

2026 Avg (June) 6.8800
2025 Avg (June) 6.5782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.7588 6.5284 6.6677
February 6.7338 6.5223 6.6653
March 6.9046 6.6209 6.7584
April 6.8170 6.6712 6.7469
May 6.8709 6.8048 6.8505
June 6.9798 6.8010 6.8800
July 6.8315 4.0143 5.8801
August 3.9699 3.9699 3.9699