2021 MUR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8012 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.5016 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6394 KES

2021 MUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 2.8012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 2.5016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2996 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7815 to the December average rate of 2.5940, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.8012 was down 1.24% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.8363, 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 14,006 KES

2020 Average 13,575 KES

Yearly Trough Low 12,508 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,498.21 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.8069

2.5015

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KES 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 2.7040, compared to 2.5747 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1292 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7040

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5747

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.1539 KES (High: 2.6643 / Low: 2.5105). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0369 KES (High: 2.8012 / Low: 2.7643).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1539

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 2.7815) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.7631), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+0.67%).

2021 Avg (January) 2.7815

2020 Avg (January) 2.7631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8012	2.7643	2.7815
February	2.7817	2.7257	2.7583
March	2.7589	2.6825	2.7318
April	2.7002	2.5983	2.6703
May	2.6883	2.6079	2.6502
June	2.6643	2.5105	2.6318
July	2.5576	2.5016	2.5269
August	2.5857	2.5244	2.5629
September	2.6052	2.5555	2.5898
October	2.6069	2.5571	2.5889
November	2.6171	2.5529	2.5860
December	2.6280	2.5664	2.5940