YEARLY HIGH
44.0984 MUR
YEARLY LOW
39.2500 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
41.5898 MUR

2021 IMP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the IMP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 44.0984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 39.2500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8484 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 39.5201 to the December average rate of 43.5584, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 44.0984 was up 9.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 40.3500, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 220,492 MUR
2020 Average 196,137 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 196,250 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,242.18 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

43.9623
39.1162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 40.2321, compared to 42.9474 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.2321
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.9474

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 2.5000 MUR (High: 43.0000 / Low: 40.5000). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5000 MUR (High: 39.7500 / Low: 39.2500).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.5000
January Spread (Stable) ±0.5000

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 0.1477 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 43.5584) against the same month in 2020 (average: 39.6046), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9539 (+9.98%).

2021 Avg (December) 43.5584
2020 Avg (December) 39.6046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.7500 39.2500 39.5201
February 40.1551 39.5900 39.7581
March 40.8000 39.8000 40.1537
April 41.2000 40.1000 40.4389
May 41.3008 40.2900 40.5471
June 43.0000 40.5000 40.9749
July 43.1500 42.4623 42.7982
August 43.1000 42.3985 42.6505
September 43.0500 42.2500 42.5366
October 43.4501 42.5000 42.8288
November 44.0900 42.9872 43.3121
December 44.0984 42.9600 43.5584