YEARLY HIGH
2.7327 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.5929 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6502 ISK

2026 MUR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 11, valuing the pair at 2.7327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 2.5929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1399 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7049 to the December average rate of 2.6583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.7327 was down 10.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.0536, 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 13,664 ISK
2025 Average 14,004 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 12,964 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 699.29 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.7156
2.5877
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to ISK 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 2.6489, compared to 2.6583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6489
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1241 ISK (High: 2.7327 / Low: 2.6086). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 ISK (High: 2.6085 / Low: 2.5929).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1241
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0468 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0468

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.6664) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.9546), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2883 (-9.76%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.6664
2025 Avg (March) 2.9546

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7276 2.6531 2.7049
February 2.6957 2.6154 2.6582
March 2.7327 2.6086 2.6664
April 2.6731 2.6142 2.6376
May 2.6085 2.5929 2.5984
June 2.6731 2.5941 2.6280
July 2.6771 2.6236 2.6583