YEARLY HIGH
4.1009 LRD
YEARLY LOW
3.7765 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9114 LRD

2026 MUR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 4.1009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 3.7765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3244 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9420 to the December average rate of 3.8412, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.1009 was down 10.35% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.5744, 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 20,505 LRD
2025 Average 21,092 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 18,882 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,622.22 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.0469
3.8113
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to LRD 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 3.9231, compared to 3.8412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0820 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2610 LRD (High: 4.1009 / Low: 3.8399). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 LRD (High: 3.8606 / Low: 3.8188).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2610
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1051 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.9420) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.0707), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1287 (-3.16%).

2026 Avg (January) 3.9420
2025 Avg (January) 4.0707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1009 3.8399 3.9420
February 4.0846 3.9438 4.0273
March 4.0002 3.8197 3.9222
April 3.9842 3.8996 3.9466
May 3.9097 3.8492 3.8697
June 3.8683 3.7765 3.8310
July 3.8606 3.8188 3.8412