YEARLY HIGH
5.6526 MUR
YEARLY LOW
5.2560 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4365 MUR

2022 SBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 5.6526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 5.2560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3965 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4068 to the December average rate of 5.3326, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.6526 was up 3.31% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.4715, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,263 MUR
2021 Average 25,926 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 26,280 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,982.56 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.5798
5.3020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 5.4254, compared to 5.4476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4254
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.3592 MUR (High: 5.6523 / Low: 5.2931). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1136 MUR (High: 5.3940 / Low: 5.2803).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3592
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1136

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1253 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1253

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 5.5109) against the same month in 2021 (average: 5.0343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4766 (+9.47%).

2022 Avg (March) 5.5109
2021 Avg (March) 5.0343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4686 5.3336 5.4068
February 5.4654 5.3419 5.4086
March 5.6526 5.3716 5.5109
April 5.6523 5.2931 5.4411
May 5.3887 5.2560 5.3251
June 5.6064 5.3160 5.4601
July 5.6297 5.4876 5.5566
August 5.6445 5.3512 5.4850
September 5.6130 5.3655 5.4882
October 5.6319 5.3389 5.4741
November 5.4573 5.3022 5.3488
December 5.3940 5.2803 5.3326