YEARLY HIGH
3.0527 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.5367 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8178 MUR

2021 SZL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SZL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 3.0527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.5367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5161 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6185 to the December average rate of 2.7440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3.0527 was up 12.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.7099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,264 MUR
2020 Average 11,974 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 12,683 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,580.34 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.9913
2.5846
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 2.7718, compared to 2.8638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0921 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7718
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 0.2135 MUR (High: 3.0012 / Low: 2.7877). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 MUR (High: 2.8451 / Low: 2.7451).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2135
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0853 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0853

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 2.9574) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.3345), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6229 (+26.68%).

2021 Avg (June) 2.9574
2020 Avg (June) 2.3345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7047 2.5367 2.6185
February 2.7617 2.6340 2.6918
March 2.7401 2.5724 2.6800
April 2.8451 2.7451 2.8002
May 3.0012 2.7877 2.8827
June 3.0527 2.8636 2.9574
July 3.0395 2.8630 2.9551
August 2.9694 2.7697 2.8811
September 3.0017 2.8107 2.9264
October 2.9443 2.8123 2.8808
November 2.8888 2.6972 2.7955
December 2.8386 2.6678 2.7440