2021 MUR to XAF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 MUR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the MUR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 13.8670. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 29, dropping to 12.7976.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0694 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.6425 to the December average rate of 13.3211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 13.8670 was down 15.13% compared to the 2020 peak of 16.3384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
MUR to XAF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 13.5333, compared to 13.1563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3771 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.6562 XAF (High: 13.5203 / Low: 12.8640). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2739 XAF (High: 13.7618 / Low: 13.4879).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3451 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 13.7296) against the same month in 2020 (average: 15.4231), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6935 (-10.98%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13.7618 | 13.4879 | 13.6425 |
| February | 13.8079 | 13.5136 | 13.6421 |
| March | 13.8670 | 13.5877 | 13.7296 |
| April | 13.8074 | 13.3011 | 13.5618 |
| May | 13.5416 | 12.9838 | 13.3196 |
| June | 13.5203 | 12.8640 | 13.3043 |
| July | 13.0896 | 12.7976 | 12.9592 |
| August | 13.2262 | 12.9016 | 13.0679 |
| September | 13.2878 | 12.8915 | 13.1010 |
| October | 13.3584 | 13.0161 | 13.2071 |
| November | 13.4876 | 13.0249 | 13.2812 |
| December | 13.5448 | 13.1295 | 13.3211 |