YEARLY HIGH
3.5694 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.9013 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2673 MUR

2022 SCR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SCR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 3.5694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 2.9013.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6681 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1754 to the December average rate of 3.2827, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.5694 was up 4.14% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.4274, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,847 MUR
2021 Average 13,419 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 14,507 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,340.37 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.4545
3.0330
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 3.1856, compared to 3.3491 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3491

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.4963 MUR (High: 3.5073 / Low: 3.0110). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1425 MUR (High: 3.1459 / Low: 3.0034).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4963
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1217 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1217

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2022: 3.4194) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.9003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5191 (+17.90%).

2022 Avg (July) 3.4194
2021 Avg (July) 2.9003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3663 2.9013 3.1754
February 3.3677 2.9766 3.1986
March 3.1459 3.0034 3.0769
April 3.3181 2.9687 3.0681
May 3.4024 3.0525 3.2797
June 3.5073 3.0110 3.3149
July 3.5694 3.1859 3.4194
August 3.5510 3.1938 3.4051
September 3.5270 3.1482 3.3504
October 3.5042 3.1761 3.3495
November 3.5177 3.1847 3.2875
December 3.4039 3.0997 3.2827