YEARLY HIGH
0.0163 SHP
YEARLY LOW
0.0156 SHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0159 SHP

2026 MUR to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.0156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0160 to the December average rate of 0.0158, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0163 was down 6.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0175, 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 82 SHP
2025 Average 83 SHP
Yearly Trough Low 78 SHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.78 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0161
0.0157
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to SHP 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 0.0159, compared to 0.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 SHP (High: 0.0163 / Low: 0.0156). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SHP (High: 0.0158 / Low: 0.0158).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.0161) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0170), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0010 (-5.72%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.0161
2025 Avg (March) 0.0170

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0162 0.0159 0.0160
February 0.0161 0.0159 0.0160
March 0.0163 0.0156 0.0161
April 0.0162 0.0158 0.0160
May 0.0157 0.0157 0.0157
June 0.0160 0.0156 0.0158
July 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
August 0.0158 0.0158 0.0158