YEARLY HIGH
3.6327 JMD
YEARLY LOW
3.2518 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4703 JMD

2022 MUR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MUR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 3.6327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 3.2518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3809 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5492 to the December average rate of 3.4943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.6327 was down 5.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.8263, 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 18,163 JMD
2021 Average 18,115 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 16,259 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,904.28 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.6075
3.3232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to JMD 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 3.5262, compared to 3.4144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1117 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.5262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.2794 JMD (High: 3.5731 / Low: 3.2938). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0871 JMD (High: 3.5297 / Low: 3.4425).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2794
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0871

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1430 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 3.5460) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.6982), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1521 (-4.11%).

2022 Avg (April) 3.5460
2021 Avg (April) 3.6982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6220 3.5165 3.5492
February 3.6315 3.5003 3.5742
March 3.5619 3.3820 3.4628
April 3.6327 3.4047 3.5460
May 3.6233 3.5358 3.5838
June 3.5731 3.2938 3.4409
July 3.4210 3.2848 3.3469
August 3.4323 3.2518 3.3616
September 3.4575 3.2542 3.3734
October 3.4960 3.3256 3.4180
November 3.5343 3.4133 3.4923
December 3.5297 3.4425 3.4943