YEARLY HIGH
11.3624 MUR
YEARLY LOW
10.2663 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7266 MUR

2021 PEN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PEN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 11.3624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 10.2663.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0961 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8950 to the December average rate of 10.7726, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.3624 was down 4.30% compared to the 2020 peak of 11.8729, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,812 MUR
2020 Average 56,134 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 51,332 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,480.33 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.0226
10.2938
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 10.8039, compared to 10.6492 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1546 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6492

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.8105 MUR (High: 11.3624 / Low: 10.5518). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1228 MUR (High: 10.9909 / Low: 10.8681).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.8105
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1228

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 10.9619) against the same month in 2020 (average: 11.6663), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7044 (-6.04%).

2021 Avg (April) 10.9619
2020 Avg (April) 11.6663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9651 10.8272 10.8950
February 10.9909 10.8681 10.9056
March 10.9218 10.7431 10.8315
April 11.3624 10.5518 10.9619
May 11.1239 10.5024 10.7582
June 10.8016 10.2663 10.4710
July 11.1450 10.7136 10.8710
August 10.8196 10.3058 10.4590
September 10.4821 10.2913 10.3546
October 10.9660 10.3072 10.6620
November 10.9420 10.6668 10.7763
December 11.0444 10.5192 10.7726