YEARLY HIGH
12.6774 SOS
YEARLY LOW
11.8486 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1939 SOS

2026 MUR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 12.6774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 11.8486.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8289 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3789 to the December average rate of 12.1225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.6774 was down 3.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 13.1475, 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 63,387 SOS
2025 Average 62,413 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 59,243 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,144.49 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.4263
11.9760
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to SOS 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 12.2213, compared to 12.1119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.2213
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.5475 SOS (High: 12.4707 / Low: 11.9231). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SOS (High: 12.1225 / Low: 12.1225).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5475
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 0.1901 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1901

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 12.3789) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.2190), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1599 (+1.31%).

2026 Avg (January) 12.3789
2025 Avg (January) 12.2190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6774 12.2232 12.3789
February 12.6602 12.2603 12.3888
March 12.4707 11.9231 12.2182
April 12.3984 12.1447 12.2592
May 12.1412 12.0371 12.0691
June 12.1249 11.8486 12.0135
July 12.1536 11.9862 12.1013
August 12.1225 12.1225 12.1225