YEARLY HIGH
50.2489 CDF
YEARLY LOW
45.3940 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.9281 CDF

2021 MUR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 50.2489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 45.3940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.8549 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.9387 to the December average rate of 45.9299, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 50.2489 was up 0.25% compared to the 2020 peak of 50.1260, 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 251,244 CDF
2020 Average 235,783 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 226,970 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24,274.46 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

50.3396
45.5290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CDF 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 49.3804, compared to 46.4758 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3804
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.4758

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 3.0088 CDF (High: 49.2593 / Low: 46.2504). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6639 CDF (High: 50.2489 / Low: 49.5849).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.0088
January Spread (Stable) ±0.6639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.0538 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 49.9387) against the same month in 2020 (average: 46.0985), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8402 (+8.33%).

2021 Avg (January) 49.9387
2020 Avg (January) 46.0985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.2489 49.5849 49.9387
February 50.0160 49.2839 49.8138
March 50.0331 48.7423 49.5043
April 49.6649 48.4951 49.2007
May 49.6010 48.1582 49.2224
June 49.2593 46.2504 48.6023
July 47.1479 46.0978 46.5484
August 47.0991 46.0745 46.6215
September 47.2091 46.2142 46.8119
October 47.2994 45.9979 46.6585
November 46.6651 45.3996 46.2846
December 46.6372 45.3940 45.9299