YEARLY HIGH
0.5850 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.5546 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5683 HNL

2026 MUR to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 0.5850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.5546.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0304 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5728 to the December average rate of 0.5709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5850 was down 1.33% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5929, 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 2,925 HNL
2025 Average 2,842 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 2,773 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.78 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5758
0.5602
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to HNL 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 0.5681, compared to 0.5691 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5691

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0240 HNL (High: 0.5786 / Low: 0.5546). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 HNL (High: 0.5660 / Low: 0.5602).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.5745) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.5498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0247 (+4.50%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.5745
2025 Avg (February) 0.5498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5850 0.5668 0.5728
February 0.5850 0.5686 0.5745
March 0.5786 0.5546 0.5674
April 0.5764 0.5645 0.5706
May 0.5660 0.5602 0.5618
June 0.5670 0.5548 0.5615
July 0.5710 0.5619 0.5673
August 0.5747 0.5684 0.5709