YEARLY HIGH
3.4274 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.8170 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6797 MUR

2021 SCR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SCR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 3.4274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.8170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6104 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8616 to the December average rate of 3.2390, the exchange rate registered a net change of 73.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.4274 was up 12.05% compared to the 2020 peak of 3.0587, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,137 MUR
2020 Average 11,627 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 9,085 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,052.02 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.3802
1.7235
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SCR 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: JanтАУJun) was 2.2243, compared to 3.1351 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 0.9108 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 2.2243
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 3.1351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.9675 MUR (High: 2.9098 / Low: 1.9423). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0583 MUR (High: 1.8753 / Low: 1.8170).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.9675
January Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1374 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 3.2115) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.9605), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2509 (+63.81%).

2021 Avg (November) 3.2115
2020 Avg (November) 1.9605

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Month High Low Average
January 1.8753 1.8170 1.8616
February 1.9086 1.8487 1.8780
March 1.9774 1.8769 1.8972
April 2.9098 1.9423 2.4979
May 2.7989 2.4483 2.5766
June 2.8970 2.4633 2.6346
July 3.1772 2.5947 2.9003
August 3.3300 2.7937 3.1128
September 3.3641 3.0400 3.2422
October 3.3530 2.9074 3.1047
November 3.4274 2.9017 3.2115
December 3.4206 2.8684 3.2390