2026 ZAR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9308 MUR

YEARLY LOW

2.7222 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8506 MUR

2026 ZAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 2.9308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 2.7222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2086 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8295 to the December average rate of 2.8386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.9308 was up 5.00% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.7913, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 146,542 MUR

2025 Average 128,155 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 136,111 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,430.90 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.9057

2.7763

JanuMarcMayJuly

ZAR 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 2.8496, compared to 2.8536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8496

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2086 MUR (High: 2.9308 / Low: 2.7222). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MUR (High: 2.8386 / Low: 2.8386).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2086

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0895 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0895

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2.7871) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.4892), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2978 (+11.97%).

2026 Avg (March) 2.7871

2025 Avg (March) 2.4892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8702	2.7919	2.8295
February	2.9252	2.8072	2.8765
March	2.9308	2.7222	2.7871
April	2.8571	2.7635	2.8154
May	2.9206	2.8143	2.8942
June	2.9185	2.8060	2.8950
July	2.9028	2.8132	2.8687
August	2.8386	2.8386	2.8386