YEARLY HIGH
0.3090 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2901 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2967 MUR

2026 ETB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ETB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.3090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 0.2901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0189 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2964 to the December average rate of 0.2940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3090 was down 17.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,545 MUR
2025 Average 1,655 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,451 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 94.61 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3004
0.2929
JanuMarcMayJuly

ETB 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 0.2976, compared to 0.2938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0159 MUR (High: 0.3090 / Low: 0.2931). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MUR (High: 0.2940 / Low: 0.2940).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0159
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.2998) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0503 (-14.36%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.2998
2025 Avg (March) 0.3501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3004 0.2901 0.2964
February 0.3002 0.2901 0.2966
March 0.3090 0.2931 0.2998
April 0.3013 0.2948 0.2980
May 0.2996 0.2953 0.2972
June 0.3023 0.2933 0.2979
July 0.2968 0.2919 0.2936
August 0.2940 0.2940 0.2940