YEARLY HIGH
0.0881 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.0827 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0857 MYR

2026 MUR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 0.0881. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.0827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0874 to the December average rate of 0.0872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0881 was down 12.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1010, 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 440 MYR
2025 Average 468 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 414 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.88 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0878
0.0835
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to MYR 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 0.0853, compared to 0.0868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0853
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.0033 MYR (High: 0.0870 / Low: 0.0836). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MYR (High: 0.0844 / Low: 0.0837).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0874) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0955), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-8.45%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0874
2025 Avg (January) 0.0955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0881 0.0868 0.0874
February 0.0868 0.0838 0.0850
March 0.0860 0.0827 0.0846
April 0.0861 0.0844 0.0853
May 0.0844 0.0837 0.0839
June 0.0870 0.0836 0.0856
July 0.0869 0.0861 0.0865
August 0.0877 0.0869 0.0872