YEARLY HIGH
0.2271 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2068 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2164 MAD

2021 MUR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.2271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 5, dropping to 0.2068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2253 to the December average rate of 0.2125, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2271 was down 14.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.2641, 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 1,136 MAD
2020 Average 1,212 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,034 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.62 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2270
0.2073
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MAD 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 0.2218, compared to 0.2109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2218
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0111 MAD (High: 0.2185 / Low: 0.2074). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 MAD (High: 0.2271 / Low: 0.2236).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0111
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.2253) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2626), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0373 (-14.19%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.2253
2020 Avg (January) 0.2626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2271 0.2236 0.2253
February 0.2269 0.2223 0.2250
March 0.2264 0.2221 0.2243
April 0.2243 0.2169 0.2215
May 0.2225 0.2142 0.2184
June 0.2185 0.2074 0.2164
July 0.2108 0.2068 0.2089
August 0.2124 0.2075 0.2103
September 0.2125 0.2078 0.2108
October 0.2134 0.2088 0.2114
November 0.2149 0.2086 0.2115
December 0.2151 0.2106 0.2125