YEARLY HIGH
0.1762 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1568 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1661 MUR

2021 YER to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the YER to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.1762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.1568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0194 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1578 to the December average rate of 0.1741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1762 was up 9.31% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1612, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 881 MUR
2020 Average 783 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 784 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.19 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1757
0.1562
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.1607, compared to 0.1715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1607
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0099 MUR (High: 0.1718 / Low: 0.1620). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 MUR (High: 0.1587 / Low: 0.1568).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.1741) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1582), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+10.01%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.1741
2020 Avg (December) 0.1582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1587 0.1568 0.1578
February 0.1604 0.1581 0.1588
March 0.1630 0.1589 0.1604
April 0.1646 0.1602 0.1615
May 0.1652 0.1609 0.1621
June 0.1718 0.1620 0.1638
July 0.1724 0.1697 0.1710
August 0.1724 0.1691 0.1704
September 0.1716 0.1685 0.1696
October 0.1736 0.1698 0.1711
November 0.1762 0.1718 0.1731
December 0.1762 0.1717 0.1741