YEARLY HIGH
18.2863 MUR
YEARLY LOW
16.1851 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.2029 MUR

2023 GEL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GEL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 18.2863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 16.1851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1012 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5581 to the December average rate of 16.4376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 18.2863 was up 7.73% compared to the 2022 peak of 16.9742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,431 MUR
2022 Average 76,146 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 80,925 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,505.99 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

18.1752
16.2039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 17.5210, compared to 16.8849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5210
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.8849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 1.1726 MUR (High: 17.7354 / Low: 16.5628). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2985 MUR (High: 16.6550 / Low: 16.3565).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.1726
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2985

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2023: 17.8711) against the same month in 2022 (average: 14.5458), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3252 (+22.86%).

2023 Avg (May) 17.8711
2022 Avg (May) 14.5458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1707 16.1851 16.5581
February 17.7043 16.8061 17.3026
March 18.2752 17.6231 18.0110
April 18.0600 17.7221 17.9053
May 18.2863 17.5439 17.8711
June 17.6737 17.2486 17.4778
July 17.9097 17.4323 17.6208
August 17.5816 17.1966 17.3889
September 17.7354 16.5628 17.0010
October 16.6550 16.3565 16.4931
November 16.6790 16.2878 16.3681
December 16.6604 16.3213 16.4376