YEARLY HIGH
0.0543 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0506 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0520 MUR

2021 MWK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the MWK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 26, dropping to 0.0506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0511 to the December average rate of 0.0534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0543 was down 0.93% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 272 MUR
2020 Average 264 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 253 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.50 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0537
0.0509
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0512, compared to 0.0528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0026 MUR (High: 0.0534 / Low: 0.0508). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MUR (High: 0.0515 / Low: 0.0508).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0534) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0516), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+3.49%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0534
2020 Avg (December) 0.0516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0515 0.0508 0.0511
February 0.0518 0.0509 0.0511
March 0.0520 0.0509 0.0513
April 0.0525 0.0508 0.0514
May 0.0518 0.0506 0.0511
June 0.0534 0.0508 0.0513
July 0.0541 0.0523 0.0530
August 0.0530 0.0522 0.0525
September 0.0530 0.0520 0.0523
October 0.0533 0.0521 0.0525
November 0.0540 0.0526 0.0531
December 0.0543 0.0526 0.0534