YEARLY HIGH
0.3954 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.3303 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3559 ZAR

2021 MUR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.3954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 0.3303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0651 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3825 to the December average rate of 0.3646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3954 was down 18.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4860, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,977 ZAR
2020 Average 2,098 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,651 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.42 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3869
0.3346
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MUR to ZAR 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: JanтАУJun) was 0.3618, compared to 0.3500 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0118 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 0.3618
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 0.3500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0340 ZAR (High: 0.3786 / Low: 0.3445). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 ZAR (High: 0.3541 / Low: 0.3383).

November Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0340
October Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0165 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3825) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3937), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0112 (-2.84%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3825
2020 Avg (January) 0.3937

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Month High Low Average
January 0.3954 0.3691 0.3825
February 0.3805 0.3635 0.3715
March 0.3889 0.3624 0.3733
April 0.3635 0.3438 0.3567
May 0.3597 0.3323 0.3467
June 0.3510 0.3315 0.3399
July 0.3487 0.3303 0.3390
August 0.3614 0.3365 0.3469
September 0.3540 0.3344 0.3427
October 0.3541 0.3383 0.3474
November 0.3786 0.3445 0.3592
December 0.3754 0.3524 0.3646