YEARLY HIGH
6.9132 MUR
YEARLY LOW
6.1188 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6827 MUR

2024 BOB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the BOB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 6.9132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 6.1188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7944 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4662 to the December average rate of 6.7788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 6.9132 was up 0.98% compared to the 2023 peak of 6.8461, 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 34,566 MUR
2023 Average 32,646 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 30,594 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,972.24 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

6.8101
6.4350
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 6.6453, compared to 6.7201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.7201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.6131 MUR (High: 6.7319 / Low: 6.1188). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0737 MUR (High: 6.7113 / Low: 6.6377).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6131
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0737

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0559 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 6.7124) against the same month in 2023 (average: 6.5341), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1783 (+2.73%).

2024 Avg (April) 6.7124
2023 Avg (April) 6.5341

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.6418 6.3685 6.4662
February 6.8011 6.5166 6.6334
March 6.7319 6.1188 6.6443
April 6.9132 6.6500 6.7124
May 6.7113 6.6377 6.6733
June 6.8373 6.5834 6.7420
July 6.8286 6.7277 6.7648
August 6.8269 6.6588 6.7089
September 6.7492 6.6047 6.6531
October 6.7391 6.6293 6.6820
November 6.8651 6.6133 6.7330
December 6.8578 6.7292 6.7788