YEARLY HIGH
12.3546 MUR
YEARLY LOW
11.3578 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.7817 MUR

2022 SAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 12.3546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 11.3578.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9968 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6345 to the December average rate of 11.6653, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 12.3546 was up 5.12% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.7523, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,773 MUR
2021 Average 55,457 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 56,789 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,984.02 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.1231
11.4487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 11.6790, compared to 11.8844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6790
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.8844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.7204 MUR (High: 12.0782 / Low: 11.3578). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1689 MUR (High: 11.7677 / Low: 11.5987).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7204
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1930 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 12.0235) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.3724), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6511 (+5.73%).

2022 Avg (August) 12.0235
2021 Avg (August) 11.3724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7425 11.4751 11.6345
February 11.7550 11.4961 11.6603
March 12.0874 11.5267 11.8186
April 12.0782 11.3578 11.6256
May 11.6252 11.3826 11.5049
June 12.1925 11.5039 11.8298
July 12.2148 11.8951 12.0669
August 12.3546 11.7428 12.0235
September 12.1775 11.6706 11.9473
October 12.2110 11.6526 11.8959
November 11.9222 11.6095 11.7078
December 11.7677 11.5987 11.6653