YEARLY HIGH
0.0928 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0826 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0877 QAR

2021 MUR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0102 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0922 to the December average rate of 0.0836, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0928 was down 7.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1002, 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 464 QAR
2020 Average 465 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 413 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.03 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0930
0.0827
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to QAR 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 0.0905, compared to 0.0849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0905
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0049 QAR (High: 0.0899 / Low: 0.0850). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 QAR (High: 0.0928 / Low: 0.0916).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0922) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0995), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-7.38%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0922
2020 Avg (January) 0.0995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0928 0.0916 0.0922
February 0.0920 0.0907 0.0916
March 0.0916 0.0892 0.0907
April 0.0909 0.0884 0.0900
May 0.0904 0.0882 0.0898
June 0.0899 0.0850 0.0889
July 0.0859 0.0844 0.0852
August 0.0872 0.0845 0.0858
September 0.0871 0.0844 0.0858
October 0.0857 0.0838 0.0850
November 0.0847 0.0826 0.0841
December 0.0848 0.0826 0.0836