YEARLY HIGH
0.0781 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0721 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0750 MUR

2021 XAF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 29, valuing the pair at 0.0781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 0.0721.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0733 to the December average rate of 0.0751, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0781 was up 4.98% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0744, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 391 MUR
2020 Average 342 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 361 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.13 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0776
0.0724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0739, compared to 0.0760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0739
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0038 MUR (High: 0.0777 / Low: 0.0740). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MUR (High: 0.0741 / Low: 0.0727).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 0.0772) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0698), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+10.54%).

2021 Avg (July) 0.0772
2020 Avg (July) 0.0698

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0741 0.0727 0.0733
February 0.0740 0.0724 0.0733
March 0.0736 0.0721 0.0728
April 0.0752 0.0724 0.0737
May 0.0770 0.0738 0.0751
June 0.0777 0.0740 0.0752
July 0.0781 0.0764 0.0772
August 0.0775 0.0756 0.0765
September 0.0776 0.0753 0.0763
October 0.0768 0.0749 0.0757
November 0.0768 0.0741 0.0753
December 0.0762 0.0738 0.0751