2021 EGP to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8053 MUR

YEARLY LOW

2.4983 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6496 MUR

2021 EGP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the EGP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 2.8053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.4983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3070 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5149 to the December average rate of 2.7714, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8053 was up 9.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.5690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,026 MUR

2020 Average 12,406 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 12,491 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,534.97 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.7970

2.4893

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 2.5650, compared to 2.7341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5650

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7341

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.1591 MUR (High: 2.7403 / Low: 2.5812). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0314 MUR (High: 2.5297 / Low: 2.4983).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1591

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0119 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 2.7714) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.5242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2471 (+9.79%).

2021 Avg (December) 2.7714

2020 Avg (December) 2.5242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5297	2.4983	2.5149
February	2.5699	2.5181	2.5379
March	2.5960	2.5301	2.5570
April	2.6274	2.5541	2.5768
May	2.6315	2.5694	2.5879
June	2.7403	2.5812	2.6154
July	2.7530	2.7029	2.7283
August	2.7452	2.7004	2.7164
September	2.7397	2.6878	2.7078
October	2.7656	2.7073	2.7257
November	2.8039	2.7332	2.7551
December	2.8053	2.7330	2.7714