YEARLY HIGH
0.2519 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1433 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1648 BOB

2026 MUR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 0.2519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 25, dropping to 0.1433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1086 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1500 to the December average rate of 0.2519, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2519 was up 58.81% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1586, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,259 BOB
2025 Average 755 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 716 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.11 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2625
0.1347
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR to BOB 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 0.1479, compared to 0.2153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1479
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 0.1027 BOB (High: 0.2491 / Low: 0.1464). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BOB (High: 0.2519 / Low: 0.2519).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 0.2519) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1507), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1012 (+67.14%).

2026 Avg (August) 0.2519
2025 Avg (August) 0.1507

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1532 0.1480 0.1500
February 0.1533 0.1485 0.1500
March 0.1510 0.1448 0.1480
April 0.1499 0.1467 0.1482
May 0.1470 0.1455 0.1460
June 0.1470 0.1433 0.1454
July 0.2491 0.1464 0.1788
August 0.2519 0.2519 0.2519