YEARLY HIGH
0.1903 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1769 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1840 SBD

2022 MUR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MUR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.1903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 0.1769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0133 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1850 to the December average rate of 0.1875, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1903 was down 7.05% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2047, 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 951 SBD
2021 Average 965 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 885 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.73 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1886
0.1792
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 0.1844, compared to 0.1836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0120 SBD (High: 0.1889 / Low: 0.1769). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 SBD (High: 0.1894 / Low: 0.1854).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0120
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.1878) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1966), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0088 (-4.46%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.1878
2021 Avg (May) 0.1966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1875 0.1829 0.1850
February 0.1872 0.1830 0.1849
March 0.1862 0.1769 0.1815
April 0.1889 0.1769 0.1839
May 0.1903 0.1856 0.1878
June 0.1881 0.1784 0.1832
July 0.1822 0.1776 0.1800
August 0.1869 0.1772 0.1824
September 0.1864 0.1782 0.1822
October 0.1873 0.1776 0.1827
November 0.1886 0.1832 0.1870
December 0.1894 0.1854 0.1875