YEARLY HIGH
61.8092 MUR
YEARLY LOW
56.6112 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
59.2429 MUR

2021 XDR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 61.8092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 56.6112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1979 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.9711 to the December average rate of 61.0540, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 61.8092 was up 7.20% compared to the 2020 peak of 57.6556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 309,046 MUR
2020 Average 273,270 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 283,056 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,989.74 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

61.4623
56.5628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 57.7568, compared to 60.7290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.7568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 60.7290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 3.1777 MUR (High: 61.3745 / Low: 58.1967). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7132 MUR (High: 57.3244 / Low: 56.6112).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.1777
January Spread (Stable) ±0.7132

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3203 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 61.0540) against the same month in 2020 (average: 56.9703), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0836 (+7.17%).

2021 Avg (December) 61.0540
2020 Avg (December) 56.9703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.3244 56.6112 56.9711
February 57.9478 56.9279 57.2527
March 57.8581 56.9279 57.3431
April 58.7749 57.1639 57.7672
May 59.7018 57.7582 58.3827
June 61.3745 58.1967 58.8240
July 61.5211 60.3723 60.9334
August 61.4358 60.0425 60.6130
September 61.3195 60.0813 60.4263
October 61.3623 59.9791 60.5007
November 61.7158 60.1526 60.8465
December 61.8092 60.1787 61.0540