YEARLY HIGH
17.8264 MUR
YEARLY LOW
16.6842 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3174 MUR

2026 XCD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 25, valuing the pair at 17.8264. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 16.6842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1421 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.0623 to the December average rate of 17.4669, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 17.8264 was up 1.32% compared to the 2025 peak of 17.5945, 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 89,132 MUR
2025 Average 84,708 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 83,421 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,710.65 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

17.6595
16.9833
JanuMarcMayJuly

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 17.2925, compared to 17.4669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.4669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7304 MUR (High: 17.7181 / Low: 16.9877). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1628 MUR (High: 17.5723 / Low: 17.4095).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7304
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1628

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1363 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1363

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 17.6032) against the same month in 2025 (average: 16.8297), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7735 (+4.60%).

2026 Avg (June) 17.6032
2025 Avg (June) 16.8297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.2837 16.6842 17.0623
February 17.1875 16.8100 17.0396
March 17.7181 16.9877 17.2872
April 17.3984 17.0987 17.2498
May 17.5758 17.4021 17.5130
June 17.8264 17.4465 17.6032
July 17.5723 17.4095 17.4669