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MRU

Mauritanian Ouguiya

MRU · Mauritania

40
Moderate
Risk
Historical Scores
374757Jul 2021Jul 2023Jun 2026
What does this mean for you?

The Mauritanian Ouguiya is in decent shape overall, scoring 40 out of 100. There are some areas to watch, but no immediate danger. Your money is holding its value reasonably well compared to most currencies.

You only need about 4.0%/yr to stay ahead. A basic savings account is enough. Calculator ↓

Inflation
2.5%
Debt / GDP
Not available
GDP Growth
6.3%
FX Volatility
3.4
Governance
Not available
Reserves
5.4 mo
Analysis
What's working well
Prices are stable — your money holds its value well
Economy is growing healthily
What to watch out for
Restrictions on moving your money out of the country
The country is spending much more abroad than it earns — relies on foreign money flowing in
Full Mauritania analysis →

Savings Impact Calculator

MRU
Holding cash in MRU2.5% inflation
MRU 884−MRU 116 (12% purchasing power lost)
Your MRU 1,000 buys 12% less in 5 years
What if you invested MRU 1,000 instead? (5yr, in MRU terms)
Hold USD Cash
MRU 859
−MRU 141
-3.0%/yr net in MRU
S&P 500
MRU 1611
+MRU 611
range: MRU 734–MRU 3176
10% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±16% vol
Gold
MRU 1469
+MRU 469
range: MRU 418–MRU 4007
8% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±24% vol
Bitcoin
MRU 3052
+MRU 2052
range: MRU 180–MRU 18.4k
25% USD return + 0.0% FX · ±54% vol

All values in MRU. USD-denominated assets (S&P 500, Gold, Bitcoin) include an estimated FX gain of ~0.0%/yr based on the inflation differential between Mauritania (2.5%) and the US (~3%). This uses purchasing power parity as a long-run approximation — actual FX movements can differ significantly in the short term. S&P 500 based on 1957-2024, Gold on 2000-2024, Bitcoin on 2015-2024. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Not financial advice.

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