YEARLY HIGH
6.8461 MUR
YEARLY LOW
6.3136 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5297 MUR

2023 BOB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BOB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 6.8461. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 6.3136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5326 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3860 to the December average rate of 6.3814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.8461 was up 1.92% compared to the 2022 peak of 6.7172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 34,231 MUR
2022 Average 32,094 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 31,568 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,662.75 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

6.7676
6.3463
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 6.5753, compared to 6.4841 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0912 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4841

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.3489 MUR (High: 6.7460 / Low: 6.3971). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0546 MUR (High: 6.4477 / Low: 6.3931).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3489
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0546

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1983 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 6.7325) against the same month in 2022 (average: 6.4463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2862 (+4.44%).

2023 Avg (March) 6.7325
2022 Avg (March) 6.4463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5323 6.3136 6.3860
February 6.7460 6.3971 6.6162
March 6.8461 6.5819 6.7325
April 6.5987 6.4910 6.5341
May 6.6314 6.4999 6.5766
June 6.6909 6.5573 6.6060
July 6.6717 6.5319 6.6012
August 6.6748 6.5162 6.5836
September 6.7423 6.4290 6.5117
October 6.4477 6.3931 6.4194
November 6.5012 6.3812 6.4072
December 6.4621 6.3214 6.3814