YEARLY HIGH
0.3285 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.2759 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2960 SCR

2026 MUR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 15, valuing the pair at 0.3285. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 0.2759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0526 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3052 to the December average rate of 0.2885, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3285 was down 2.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3362, 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 1,643 SCR
2025 Average 1,563 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,379 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 263.07 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3084
0.2856
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.2985, compared to 0.2887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0098 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0426 SCR (High: 0.3285 / Low: 0.2859). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 SCR (High: 0.2907 / Low: 0.2874).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0426
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0180 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.3032) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0120 (-3.82%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.3032
2025 Avg (March) 0.3152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3269 0.2882 0.3052
February 0.3251 0.2831 0.3001
March 0.3285 0.2859 0.3032
April 0.3264 0.2907 0.3065
May 0.2922 0.2864 0.2885
June 0.2975 0.2759 0.2875
July 0.3090 0.2823 0.2888
August 0.2907 0.2874 0.2885