YEARLY HIGH
0.3447 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2802 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3067 SCR

2022 MUR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MUR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.3447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 0.2802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0645 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3155 to the December average rate of 0.3048, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3447 was down 37.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5504, 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 1,723 SCR
2021 Average 1,953 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,401 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 322.55 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3296
0.2893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SCR 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 0.3146, compared to 0.2989 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2989

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0476 SCR (High: 0.3447 / Low: 0.2971). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 SCR (High: 0.3330 / Low: 0.3179).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0476
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.3155) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5372), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2217 (-41.27%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.3155
2021 Avg (January) 0.5372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3447 0.2971 0.3155
February 0.3360 0.2969 0.3132
March 0.3330 0.3179 0.3250
April 0.3369 0.3014 0.3262
May 0.3276 0.2939 0.3051
June 0.3321 0.2851 0.3023
July 0.3139 0.2802 0.2927
August 0.3131 0.2816 0.2939
September 0.3176 0.2835 0.2987
October 0.3149 0.2854 0.2988
November 0.3140 0.2843 0.3044
December 0.3226 0.2938 0.3048