2021 KES to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3998 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.3570 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3792 MUR

2021 KES to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the KES to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 0.3998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.3570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0428 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3595 to the December average rate of 0.3855, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3998 was up 4.27% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3834, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,999 MUR

2020 Average 1,842 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,785 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 213.81 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3994

0.3559

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KES 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 0.3700, compared to 0.3884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3700

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0230 MUR (High: 0.3983 / Low: 0.3753). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 MUR (High: 0.3618 / Low: 0.3570).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 0.3958) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0234 (+6.29%).

2021 Avg (July) 0.3958

2020 Avg (July) 0.3723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3618	0.3570	0.3595
February	0.3669	0.3595	0.3625
March	0.3728	0.3625	0.3661
April	0.3849	0.3703	0.3745
May	0.3834	0.3720	0.3773
June	0.3983	0.3753	0.3800
July	0.3998	0.3910	0.3958
August	0.3961	0.3867	0.3902
September	0.3913	0.3839	0.3861
October	0.3911	0.3836	0.3863
November	0.3917	0.3821	0.3867
December	0.3897	0.3805	0.3855