YEARLY HIGH
288.3566 SYP
YEARLY LOW
269.8817 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
277.6980 SYP

2026 MUR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 288.3566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 269.8817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.4749 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 281.9919 to the December average rate of 276.5403, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 288.3566 was down 3.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 297.3925, 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 1,441,783 SYP
2025 Average 1,420,195 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 1,349,408 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 92,374.64 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

283.2561
272.4094
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to SYP 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 278.2676, compared to 275.9894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.2781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 278.2676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 275.9894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 11.6751 SYP (High: 283.2063 / Low: 271.5312). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2940 SYP (High: 276.6383 / Low: 276.3443).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.6751
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2940

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 4.1970 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 281.9919) against the same month in 2025 (average: 277.9425), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0494 (+1.46%).

2026 Avg (January) 281.9919
2025 Avg (January) 277.9425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 288.3566 278.3558 281.9919
February 286.1986 279.9139 282.3522
March 283.2063 271.5312 278.3251
April 281.3677 276.5206 278.9100
May 276.4618 273.7287 274.7129
June 275.7582 269.8817 273.3133
July 276.3443 273.7840 275.4385
August 276.6383 276.3443 276.5403