YEARLY HIGH
0.3942 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.3276 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3555 SZL

2021 MUR to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.3942. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.3276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0666 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3820 to the December average rate of 0.3645, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.3942 was down 17.55% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4781, 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 1,971 SZL
2020 Average 2,096 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 1,638 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333.21 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.3864
0.3339
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SZL 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 0.3615, compared to 0.3495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0120 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.0255 SZL (High: 0.3587 / Low: 0.3332). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 SZL (High: 0.3643 / Low: 0.3515).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0255
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0161 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0161

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.3820) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3924), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0104 (-2.64%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.3820
2020 Avg (January) 0.3924

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3942 0.3697 0.3820
February 0.3797 0.3621 0.3716
March 0.3887 0.3649 0.3732
April 0.3643 0.3515 0.3572
May 0.3587 0.3332 0.3470
June 0.3492 0.3276 0.3382
July 0.3493 0.3290 0.3385
August 0.3610 0.3368 0.3472
September 0.3558 0.3331 0.3418
October 0.3556 0.3396 0.3472
November 0.3708 0.3462 0.3578
December 0.3748 0.3523 0.3645