YEARLY HIGH
5.2580 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.5456 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8662 MUR

2023 GHS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the GHS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.2580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 3.5456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7124 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8898 to the December average rate of 3.6722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.2580 was down 25.96% compared to the 2022 peak of 7.1016, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,290 MUR
2022 Average 26,136 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 17,728 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,562.13 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.0710
3.6260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 3.8844, compared to 3.8481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8844
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was January, with a trading range of 1.7036 MUR (High: 5.2580 / Low: 3.5544). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0756 MUR (High: 3.7152 / Low: 3.6396).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7036
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0756

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2267 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.8898) against the same month in 2022 (average: 7.0244), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1346 (-44.62%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.8898
2022 Avg (January) 7.0244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2580 3.5544 3.8898
February 3.7406 3.5456 3.6631
March 3.9018 3.6240 3.7686
April 4.2213 3.7401 3.9515
May 4.2747 3.8126 4.0028
June 4.0941 3.9507 4.0304
July 4.0661 3.8920 3.9947
August 4.1012 3.9603 4.0339
September 4.0869 3.8354 3.9159
October 3.8339 3.7186 3.7691
November 3.7601 3.6743 3.7028
December 3.7152 3.6396 3.6722