YEARLY HIGH
0.4003 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.3565 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3779 EGP

2021 MUR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.4003. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.3565.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3976 to the December average rate of 0.3609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4003 was down 9.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4413, 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 2,001 EGP
2020 Average 2,017 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 1,782 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.02 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4013
0.3572
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to EGP 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 0.3899, compared to 0.3658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3899
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0225 EGP (High: 0.3874 / Low: 0.3649). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 EGP (High: 0.4003 / Low: 0.3953).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0225
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 0.0159 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0159

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3976) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4345), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0369 (-8.50%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3976
2020 Avg (January) 0.4345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4003 0.3953 0.3976
February 0.3971 0.3891 0.3940
March 0.3952 0.3852 0.3911
April 0.3915 0.3806 0.3881
May 0.3892 0.3800 0.3864
June 0.3874 0.3649 0.3824
July 0.3700 0.3632 0.3665
August 0.3703 0.3643 0.3681
September 0.3720 0.3650 0.3693
October 0.3694 0.3616 0.3669
November 0.3659 0.3566 0.3630
December 0.3659 0.3565 0.3609