2026 MUR to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

31.2783 NGN

YEARLY LOW

28.4079 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.3426 NGN

2026 MUR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 31.2783. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 28.4079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8704 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.7941 to the December average rate of 28.9602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 31.2783 was down 14.78% compared to the 2025 peak of 36.7022, 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 156,391 NGN

2025 Average 166,310 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 142,039 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,351.85 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

31.0028

28.4984

JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to NGN 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 29.4486, compared to 29.0246 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.4486

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.0246

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.7363 NGN (High: 30.6593 / Low: 28.9229). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1112 NGN (High: 29.0289 / Low: 28.9177).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.7363

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1112

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3098 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 30.7941) against the same month in 2025 (average: 33.1751), the exchange rate shifted by -2.3810 (-7.18%).

2026 Avg (January) 30.7941

2025 Avg (January) 33.1751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	31.2783	30.4485	30.7941
February	30.6593	28.9229	29.4844
March	30.4670	29.0193	29.4879
April	29.6427	28.9114	29.2059
May	29.2575	28.9259	29.0124
June	29.2608	28.4079	28.7071
July	29.2896	28.6714	29.0891
August	29.0289	28.9177	28.9602