YEARLY HIGH
4.7574 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.9739 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3665 MUR

2022 MAD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MAD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 4.7574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 12, dropping to 3.9739.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7835 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7000 to the December average rate of 4.1707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.7574 was down 1.62% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.8355, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,787 MUR
2021 Average 23,134 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 19,869 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,917.45 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.7620
4.0186
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 4.5190, compared to 4.2140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.3625 MUR (High: 4.6366 / Low: 4.2741). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0920 MUR (High: 4.2145 / Low: 4.1225).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3625
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0920

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1577 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1577

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 4.7000) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.4377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2624 (+5.91%).

2022 Avg (January) 4.7000
2021 Avg (January) 4.4377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7574 4.5740 4.7000
February 4.7066 4.5566 4.6597
March 4.7221 4.3797 4.5560
April 4.6366 4.2741 4.4412
May 4.4143 4.2436 4.3152
June 4.5240 4.3680 4.4421
July 4.5763 4.3280 4.4292
August 4.4650 4.1678 4.3396
September 4.3291 4.0780 4.1819
October 4.1836 3.9739 4.0806
November 4.1425 4.0255 4.0823
December 4.2145 4.1225 4.1707