YEARLY HIGH
0.5504 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2918 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3914 SCR

2021 MUR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MUR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.5504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.2918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2586 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5372 to the December average rate of 0.3093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -42.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5504 was up 2.12% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5389, 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 2,752 SCR
2020 Average 2,183 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,459 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,292.97 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5601
0.2858
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SCR 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 0.4627, compared to 0.3201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1426 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.1712 SCR (High: 0.5149 / Low: 0.3437). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 SCR (High: 0.5409 / Low: 0.5240).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1712
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1172 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.5372) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.3734), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1638 (+43.85%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.5372
2020 Avg (January) 0.3734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5504 0.5333 0.5372
February 0.5409 0.5240 0.5325
March 0.5328 0.5057 0.5272
April 0.5149 0.3437 0.4100
May 0.4084 0.3573 0.3889
June 0.4060 0.3452 0.3805
July 0.3854 0.3147 0.3457
August 0.3579 0.3003 0.3221
September 0.3289 0.2973 0.3087
October 0.3439 0.2982 0.3227
November 0.3446 0.2918 0.3119
December 0.3486 0.2923 0.3093