This article explores the relationship between the US Dollar (USD) and the Mauritian Rupee (MUR), providing insights into currency exchange, historical context, and options for international money transfers.
Currency Codes and Symbols
- The currency code for the US Dollar is USD, and its symbol is $.
- The currency code for the Mauritian Rupee is MUR, and its symbol is ₨.
Our currency rankings show that the most popular Mauritian Rupee exchange rate is the MUR to USD rate. Our currency rankings show that the most popular US Dollar exchange rate is the USD to USD rate.
Exchange Rates and Currency Conversion
Convert USD to MUR now for today’s Western Union exchange rate. Just enter the USD amount to be converted to MUR. The Markets Insider currency calculator offers a currency conversion from United States dollar to Mauritian rupee within seconds.
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USD to MUR Chart
USD to MUR exchange-rate stats: high, low, average, and volatility over the last 7, 30, and 90 days.
| Statistic | Last 7 Days | Last 30 Days | Last 90 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 45.942 | 45.942 | 46.127 |
| Low | 45.353 | 45.011 | 45.011 |
| Average | 45.681 | 45.438 | 45.570 |
| Volatility | 0.29% | 0.31% | 0.30% |
MUR to USD Chart
MUR to USD Chart1 MUR to USD exchange-rate stats: high, low, average, and volatility over the last 7, 30, and 90 days.
| Statistic | Last 7 Days | Last 30 Days | Last 90 Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| High | 0.022049 | 0.022217 | 0.022217 |
| Low | 0.021766 | 0.021766 | 0.021679 |
| Average | 0.021892 | 0.022009 | 0.021945 |
| Volatility | 0.29% | 0.31% | 0.30% |
Historical Context
The dollar was the currency of Mauritius until 1877. Initially, it was made up of Spanish dollars, with paper money and new coins being issued in the 1820s (see Anchor coinage). The dollar was initially pegged at a value of 2 Indian rupees, then at 4 shillings sterling. The dollar circulated alongside sterling and the Indian rupee.
In 1820, in response to a request from the British colony of Mauritius, the imperial government in London struck silver coins in the denominations of 1⁄4, 1⁄8, and 1⁄16 dollars. The dollar unit in question was equivalent to the Spanish dollar and these fractional coins were known as 'Anchor Dollars' because of the anchor that appeared on them. More of these anchor dollars were struck in 1822 and not only for Mauritius but also for the British West Indies. In addition to this, a 1⁄2 dollar anchor coin was struck for Mauritius. In 1877, the Mauritian rupee was introduced.
International Money Transfers
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