YEARLY HIGH
12.4012 XOF
YEARLY LOW
11.7926 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0606 XOF

2026 MUR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 12.4012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 11.7926.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6086 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1231 to the December average rate of 12.0977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.4012 was down 9.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 13.7221, 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 62,006 XOF
2025 Average 63,474 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 58,963 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,042.86 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.1967
11.8581
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to XOF 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 12.0364, compared to 12.1331 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0967 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1331

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.6086 XOF (High: 12.4012 / Low: 11.7926). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XOF (High: 12.0977 / Low: 12.0977).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6086
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 0.1517 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1517

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 12.1440) against the same month in 2025 (average: 13.3358), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1918 (-8.94%).

2026 Avg (March) 12.1440
2025 Avg (March) 13.3358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.2297 11.9857 12.1231
February 12.1886 11.9417 12.0452
March 12.4012 11.7926 12.1440
April 12.1438 11.9374 12.0379
May 11.9246 11.8731 11.8863
June 12.1817 11.8625 11.9820
July 12.2046 12.0696 12.1684
August 12.0977 12.0977 12.0977