YEARLY HIGH
59.6018 MUR
YEARLY LOW
52.0420 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
56.0950 MUR

2023 FKP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FKP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 59.6018. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 52.0420.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5598 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.0350 to the December average rate of 55.9147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 59.6018 was down 0.86% compared to the 2022 peak of 60.1169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 298,009 MUR
2022 Average 273,470 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 260,210 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,799.10 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

59.1641
53.4720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 56.0206, compared to 56.1693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 56.0206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 56.1693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 4.8563 MUR (High: 58.8473 / Low: 53.9910). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7915 MUR (High: 54.5002 / Low: 53.7087).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.8563
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7915

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.0477 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0477

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 58.6897) against the same month in 2022 (average: 54.4242), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2656 (+7.84%).

2023 Avg (July) 58.6897
2022 Avg (July) 54.4242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.9768 52.0420 54.0350
February 56.4898 54.3797 55.1587
March 57.3715 54.8066 56.3908
April 56.7469 55.7380 56.1833
May 57.2481 56.0403 56.6773
June 58.5972 56.5580 57.6786
July 59.6018 57.7497 58.6897
August 58.6109 57.2730 57.7783
September 58.8473 53.9910 55.7306
October 54.5002 53.7087 53.9464
November 56.1027 53.9058 54.9563
December 57.1502 55.3466 55.9147