YEARLY HIGH
2.0440 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.9266 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9940 BTN

2026 MUR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 2.0440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 1.9266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1175 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9685 to the December average rate of 2.0287, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.0440 was up 3.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9787, 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 10,220 BTN
2025 Average 9,513 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 9,633 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 587.30 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.0347
1.9625
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to BTN 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 1.9882, compared to 2.0287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0405 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9882
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1056 BTN (High: 2.0375 / Low: 1.9319). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0183 BTN (High: 2.0229 / Low: 2.0046).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1056
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0183

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 2.0287) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.8947), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1339 (+7.07%).

2026 Avg (July) 2.0287
2025 Avg (July) 1.8947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0375 1.9319 1.9685
February 2.0375 1.9528 1.9701
March 2.0257 1.9266 1.9845
April 2.0249 1.9773 2.0007
May 2.0229 2.0046 2.0130
June 2.0130 1.9591 1.9923
July 2.0440 2.0033 2.0287