YEARLY HIGH
5.6546 MUR
YEARLY LOW
5.0610 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.3505 MUR

2021 HKD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the HKD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 5.6546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 5.0610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5935 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0972 to the December average rate of 5.5850, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.6546 was up 8.62% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.2057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 141,364 MUR
2020 Average 126,439 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 126,526 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,838.23 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.6338
5.0485
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 5.1836, compared to 5.5174 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3338 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1836
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5174

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.3190 MUR (High: 5.5379 / Low: 5.2189). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0666 MUR (High: 5.1276 / Low: 5.0610).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3190
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0666

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 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 5.5850) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5.1088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4763 (+9.32%).

2021 Avg (December) 5.5850
2020 Avg (December) 5.1088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1276 5.0610 5.0972
February 5.1797 5.1066 5.1279
March 5.2477 5.1316 5.1711
April 5.3043 5.1511 5.2046
May 5.3214 5.1883 5.2216
June 5.5379 5.2189 5.2791
July 5.5548 5.4622 5.5084
August 5.5397 5.4414 5.4794
September 5.5324 5.4309 5.4672
October 5.5858 5.4582 5.5051
November 5.6526 5.5120 5.5595
December 5.6546 5.5077 5.5850