YEARLY HIGH
19.9601 KPW
YEARLY LOW
18.6812 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.2231 KPW

2026 MUR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 19.9601. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 18.6812.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2788 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5195 to the December average rate of 19.1489, 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 19.9601 was down 3.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 20.5855, 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 99,800 KPW
2025 Average 98,306 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 93,406 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,394.18 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

19.6070
18.8562
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to KPW 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 19.2617, compared to 19.1074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.2617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.8081 KPW (High: 19.6036 / Low: 18.7954). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KPW (High: 19.1489 / Low: 19.1489).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8081
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 0.2905 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 19.5195) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.2392), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2803 (+1.46%).

2026 Avg (January) 19.5195
2025 Avg (January) 19.2392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.9601 19.2678 19.5195
February 19.8107 19.3757 19.5445
March 19.6036 18.7954 19.2657
April 19.4763 19.1408 19.3062
May 19.1367 18.9475 19.0157
June 19.0880 18.6812 18.9188
July 19.1286 18.9514 19.0659
August 19.1489 19.1489 19.1489