YEARLY HIGH
125.2978 MUR
YEARLY LOW
117.2704 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
121.7791 MUR

2026 OMR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the OMR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 125.2978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 117.2704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0274 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 119.9273 to the December average rate of 122.1616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 125.2978 was up 1.38% compared to the 2025 peak of 123.5867, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 626,489 MUR
2025 Average 595,181 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 586,352 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,136.87 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

124.0994
119.4126
JanuMarcMayJuly

OMR 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 121.5505, compared to 122.4647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 121.5505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 122.4647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 5.1323 MUR (High: 124.5345 / Low: 119.4021). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1878 MUR (High: 122.2263 / Low: 122.0386).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.1323
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1878

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.9410 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 123.7088) against the same month in 2025 (average: 118.2952), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4137 (+4.58%).

2026 Avg (June) 123.7088
2025 Avg (June) 118.2952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 121.4837 117.2704 119.9273
February 120.8034 117.6919 119.8031
March 124.5345 119.4021 121.5439
April 122.3359 119.8667 121.2220
May 123.5368 122.3478 123.0978
June 125.2978 122.6257 123.7088
July 123.5133 122.3188 122.7678
August 122.2263 122.0386 122.1616