2026 MUR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3673 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.3412 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3507 ZAR

2026 MUR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.3673. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.3412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0261 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3534 to the December average rate of 0.3486, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3673 was down 16.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4383, 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 1,837 ZAR

2025 Average 1,953 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,706 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.74 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3603

0.3441

JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to ZAR 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 0.3511, compared to 0.3486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3511

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0261 ZAR (High: 0.3673 / Low: 0.3412). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 ZAR (High: 0.3582 / Low: 0.3484).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.3590) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4017), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0428 (-10.65%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.3590

2025 Avg (March) 0.4017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3582	0.3484	0.3534
February	0.3562	0.3419	0.3477
March	0.3673	0.3412	0.3590
April	0.3619	0.3500	0.3552
May	0.3553	0.3424	0.3456
June	0.3564	0.3426	0.3455
July	0.3555	0.3445	0.3486