YEARLY HIGH
5.2872 YER
YEARLY LOW
4.9531 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0916 YER

2026 MUR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 5.2872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 4.9531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3341 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1705 to the December average rate of 5.0702, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.2872 was down 5.93% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.6203, 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 26,436 YER
2025 Average 26,518 YER
Yearly Trough Low 24,766 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,670.39 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.1934
4.9993
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to YER 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 5.1046, compared to 5.0526 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0520 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0526

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2142 YER (High: 5.1971 / Low: 4.9829). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 YER (High: 5.0702 / Low: 5.0702).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2142
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 0.0733 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0733

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 5.1705) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.3281), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1576 (-2.96%).

2026 Avg (January) 5.1705
2025 Avg (January) 5.3281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2872 5.1038 5.1705
February 5.2460 5.1340 5.1772
March 5.1971 4.9829 5.1071
April 5.1645 5.0734 5.1153
May 5.0739 5.0239 5.0420
June 5.0610 4.9531 5.0155
July 5.0560 5.0125 5.0350
August 5.0702 5.0702 5.0702