YEARLY HIGH
12.8610 MUR
YEARLY LOW
12.0228 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4817 MUR

2026 SAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 12.8610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 12.0228.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8382 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.2961 to the December average rate of 12.5495, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.8610 was up 1.57% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.6621, 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 64,305 MUR
2025 Average 61,027 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 60,114 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,190.77 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.7230
12.2392
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 12.4552, compared to 12.5611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4552
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.5203 MUR (High: 12.7549 / Low: 12.2346). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MUR (High: 12.5495 / Low: 12.5495).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5203
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.1098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 12.6826) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.1242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5584 (+4.61%).

2026 Avg (June) 12.6826
2025 Avg (June) 12.1242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4552 12.0228 12.2961
February 12.3827 12.0863 12.2795
March 12.7549 12.2346 12.4487
April 12.5227 12.3185 12.4247
May 12.6879 12.5414 12.5999
June 12.8610 12.5648 12.6826
July 12.6533 12.5232 12.5728
August 12.5495 12.5495 12.5495