YEARLY HIGH
3.4769 JMD
YEARLY LOW
3.2664 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3642 JMD

2026 MUR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 3.4769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 3.2664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2105 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4233 to the December average rate of 3.3583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.4769 was down 3.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.6207, 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 17,385 JMD
2025 Average 17,380 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 16,332 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,052.51 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.4337
3.3089
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 3.3674, compared to 3.3549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3674
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1494 JMD (High: 3.4212 / Low: 3.2718). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 JMD (High: 3.3583 / Low: 3.3583).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1494
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0619 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 3.3915) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.3870), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+0.13%).

2026 Avg (February) 3.3915
2025 Avg (February) 3.3870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4748 3.3853 3.4233
February 3.4769 3.3491 3.3915
March 3.4212 3.2718 3.3586
April 3.4298 3.3469 3.3867
May 3.3325 3.3165 3.3249
June 3.3614 3.2664 3.3193
July 3.3656 3.3257 3.3514
August 3.3583 3.3583 3.3583