YEARLY HIGH
0.0956 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.0851 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0903 SAR

2021 MUR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0949 to the December average rate of 0.0862, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0956 was down 7.36% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1032, 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 478 SAR
2020 Average 479 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 425 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.55 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0958
0.0853
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SAR 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 0.0932, compared to 0.0873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0932
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0054 SAR (High: 0.0926 / Low: 0.0872). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SAR (High: 0.0956 / Low: 0.0944).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0054
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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0949) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.1025), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-7.43%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0949
2020 Avg (January) 0.1025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0956 0.0944 0.0949
February 0.0947 0.0934 0.0943
March 0.0942 0.0919 0.0934
April 0.0935 0.0910 0.0927
May 0.0931 0.0908 0.0925
June 0.0926 0.0872 0.0915
July 0.0883 0.0869 0.0876
August 0.0885 0.0870 0.0879
September 0.0888 0.0871 0.0882
October 0.0882 0.0863 0.0876
November 0.0873 0.0851 0.0866
December 0.0873 0.0852 0.0862