YEARLY HIGH
1.6279 GMD
YEARLY LOW
1.5049 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5660 GMD

2026 MUR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1.6279. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 1.5049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1230 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5937 to the December average rate of 1.5576, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6279 was down 1.37% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6504, 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 8,140 GMD
2025 Average 7,884 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 7,524 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 615.14 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.5997
1.5274
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to GMD 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 1.5674, compared to 1.5576 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5576

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0710 GMD (High: 1.5955 / Low: 1.5245). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 GMD (High: 1.5522 / Low: 1.5305).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0710
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0378 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.5937) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5383), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0554 (+3.60%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.5937
2025 Avg (January) 1.5383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6279 1.5687 1.5937
February 1.6090 1.5635 1.5908
March 1.5955 1.5245 1.5715
April 1.6000 1.5588 1.5762
May 1.5522 1.5305 1.5385
June 1.5572 1.5049 1.5334
July 1.5702 1.5393 1.5576