YEARLY HIGH
17.1690 MUR
YEARLY LOW
15.7630 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3692 MUR

2022 XCD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 17.1690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 27, dropping to 15.7630.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4059 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1556 to the December average rate of 16.2299, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 17.1690 was up 5.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 16.3173, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,845 MUR
2021 Average 76,969 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 78,815 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,029.74 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

16.8460
15.8890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 16.2128, compared to 16.5257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.2128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.9989 MUR (High: 16.7619 / Low: 15.7630). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2312 MUR (High: 16.3734 / Low: 16.1422).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.9989
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2312

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2726 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2726

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 16.7127) against the same month in 2021 (average: 15.7816), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9311 (+5.90%).

2022 Avg (August) 16.7127
2021 Avg (August) 15.7816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.2989 15.9479 16.1556
February 16.3179 15.9664 16.1878
March 16.7796 16.0034 16.4075
April 16.7619 15.7630 16.1349
May 16.1336 15.7979 15.9687
June 16.9276 15.9664 16.4221
July 16.9669 16.5393 16.7662
August 17.1690 16.3316 16.7127
September 16.9271 16.2444 16.6193
October 16.9841 16.2064 16.5437
November 16.5792 16.1477 16.2823
December 16.3734 16.1422 16.2299