YEARLY HIGH
1.3164 PHP
YEARLY LOW
1.2335 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2861 PHP

2026 MUR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 1.3164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 1.2335.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0829 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2827 to the December average rate of 1.3058, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3164 was up 0.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3045, 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 6,582 PHP
2025 Average 6,279 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 6,167 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 414.61 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3100
1.2591
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to PHP 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 1.2828, compared to 1.3058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0230 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0617 PHP (High: 1.2952 / Low: 1.2335). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 PHP (High: 1.3029 / Low: 1.2952).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0617
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 1.2910) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0313 (+2.48%).

2026 Avg (April) 1.2910
2025 Avg (April) 1.2597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3049 1.2706 1.2827
February 1.2970 1.2403 1.2633
March 1.2952 1.2335 1.2749
April 1.3164 1.2750 1.2910
May 1.3029 1.2952 1.2986
June 1.3045 1.2725 1.2861
July 1.3102 1.3008 1.3058