YEARLY HIGH
0.3244 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3058 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3128 MUR

2026 NPR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the NPR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.3244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.3058.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0186 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3176 to the December average rate of 0.3091, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3244 was down 6.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,622 MUR
2025 Average 1,643 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,529 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.20 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3185
0.3072
JanuMarcMayJuly

NPR to MUR 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 0.3143, compared to 0.3086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3143
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0168 MUR (High: 0.3235 / Low: 0.3067). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MUR (High: 0.3091 / Low: 0.3091).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.3150) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0140 (-4.25%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.3150
2025 Avg (March) 0.3290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3235 0.3067 0.3176
February 0.3201 0.3067 0.3173
March 0.3244 0.3085 0.3150
April 0.3161 0.3087 0.3124
May 0.3098 0.3090 0.3096
June 0.3190 0.3103 0.3137
July 0.3120 0.3058 0.3081
August 0.3091 0.3091 0.3091