YEARLY HIGH
5.9832 MUR
YEARLY LOW
5.5821 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.8071 MUR

2026 SBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 5.9832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 5.5821.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4012 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6790 to the December average rate of 5.8489, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.9832 was up 5.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.6840, 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 29,916 MUR
2025 Average 27,552 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 27,910 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,005.88 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.9327
5.6560
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 5.8002, compared to 5.8489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0488 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2500 MUR (High: 5.9519 / Low: 5.7019). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0628 MUR (High: 5.8767 / Low: 5.8139).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2500
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0628

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0607 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0607

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 5.9096) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.4495), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4602 (+8.44%).

2026 Avg (June) 5.9096
2025 Avg (June) 5.4495

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7452 5.5821 5.6790
February 5.7736 5.6423 5.7203
March 5.9519 5.7019 5.8057
April 5.8420 5.7464 5.7962
May 5.9194 5.8480 5.8902
June 5.9832 5.8488 5.9096
July 5.8767 5.8139 5.8489