YEARLY HIGH
1.7803 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.4199 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4724 MUR

2023 EGP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the EGP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.7803. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.4199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3604 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5479 to the December average rate of 1.4287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7803 was down 37.34% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.8414, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,902 MUR
2022 Average 11,737 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 7,100 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,802.10 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.5598
1.4167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 1.4950, compared to 1.4499 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4499

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 0.3159 MUR (High: 1.7803 / Low: 1.4644). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0106 MUR (High: 1.4407 / Low: 1.4302).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3159
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0106

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0475 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 1.5479) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.7776), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2296 (-44.27%).

2023 Avg (January) 1.5479
2022 Avg (January) 2.7776

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7803 1.4644 1.5479
February 1.5245 1.4637 1.5004
March 1.5360 1.4795 1.5079
April 1.4795 1.4511 1.4636
May 1.4948 1.4480 1.4730
June 1.4923 1.4652 1.4772
July 1.4981 1.4646 1.4758
August 1.4907 1.4561 1.4720
September 1.5084 1.4400 1.4559
October 1.4407 1.4302 1.4351
November 1.4534 1.4248 1.4317
December 1.4499 1.4199 1.4287