YEARLY HIGH
0.1791 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.1671 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1722 SBD

2026 MUR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 0.1791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.1671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1761 to the December average rate of 0.1710, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1791 was down 5.82% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1902, 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 896 SBD
2025 Average 908 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 836 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60.06 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1768
0.1685
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.1725, compared to 0.1710 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1710

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0074 SBD (High: 0.1754 / Low: 0.1680). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 SBD (High: 0.1720 / Low: 0.1702).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1761) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1803), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-2.33%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1761
2025 Avg (January) 0.1803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1791 0.1741 0.1761
February 0.1772 0.1732 0.1748
March 0.1754 0.1680 0.1723
April 0.1740 0.1712 0.1725
May 0.1710 0.1689 0.1698
June 0.1710 0.1671 0.1692
July 0.1720 0.1702 0.1710