2026 EGP to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9918 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.8599 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9293 MUR

2026 EGP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the EGP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 0.9918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.8599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1320 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9764 to the December average rate of 0.9196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9918 was up 1.68% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9754, 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 4,959 MUR

2025 Average 4,652 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 4,299 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 659.78 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9860

0.8710

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.9291, compared to 0.9298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9291

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1102 MUR (High: 0.9714 / Low: 0.8612). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 MUR (High: 0.9215 / Low: 0.9186).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1102

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0743 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0743

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.9764) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9270), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0494 (+5.32%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.9764

2025 Avg (January) 0.9270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9918	0.9628	0.9764
February	0.9858	0.9626	0.9763
March	0.9714	0.8612	0.9020
April	0.8961	0.8599	0.8806
May	0.9096	0.8768	0.9023
June	0.9721	0.9037	0.9372
July	0.9642	0.9203	0.9399
August	0.9215	0.9186	0.9196