YEARLY HIGH
0.0761 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0675 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0716 MUR

2021 SOS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SOS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.0761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0680 to the December average rate of 0.0749, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0761 was up 9.35% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0696, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 381 MUR
2020 Average 338 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 338 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.07 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0756
0.0673
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0692, compared to 0.0739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0051 MUR (High: 0.0743 / Low: 0.0692). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 MUR (High: 0.0685 / Low: 0.0675).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 0.0749) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+9.86%).

2021 Avg (December) 0.0749
2020 Avg (December) 0.0682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0685 0.0675 0.0680
February 0.0690 0.0678 0.0684
March 0.0702 0.0681 0.0690
April 0.0712 0.0689 0.0696
May 0.0714 0.0691 0.0697
June 0.0743 0.0692 0.0704
July 0.0745 0.0726 0.0737
August 0.0745 0.0726 0.0736
September 0.0741 0.0727 0.0733
October 0.0741 0.0728 0.0736
November 0.0761 0.0736 0.0745
December 0.0761 0.0735 0.0749