YEARLY HIGH
0.2047 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1828 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1931 SBD

2021 MUR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.2047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.1828.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0219 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2025 to the December average rate of 0.1857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2047 was down 10.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2281, 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 1,023 SBD
2020 Average 1,050 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 914 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.60 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2042
0.1840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SBD 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 0.1986, compared to 0.1876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0106 SBD (High: 0.1971 / Low: 0.1866). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 SBD (High: 0.1899 / Low: 0.1868).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0106
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

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 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2025) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2264), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0238 (-10.53%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2025
2020 Avg (January) 0.2264

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2047 0.2010 0.2025
February 0.2026 0.1989 0.2013
March 0.2046 0.1959 0.1987
April 0.1992 0.1937 0.1974
May 0.1982 0.1929 0.1966
June 0.1971 0.1866 0.1952
July 0.1898 0.1861 0.1879
August 0.1899 0.1868 0.1888
September 0.1906 0.1872 0.1894
October 0.1895 0.1847 0.1880
November 0.1876 0.1828 0.1857
December 0.1881 0.1837 0.1857