YEARLY HIGH
3.7941 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.8012 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2191 MUR

2024 GHS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the GHS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 3.7941. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 4, dropping to 2.8012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9928 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7090 to the December average rate of 3.1691, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 3.7941 was down 27.84% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.2580, 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 18,970 MUR
2023 Average 19,338 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 14,006 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,964.14 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

3.7912
2.8052
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 3.4565, compared to 2.9817 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9817

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.3193 MUR (High: 3.6174 / Low: 3.2980). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0668 MUR (High: 3.0673 / Low: 3.0006).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3193
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2088 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2024: 3.7090) against the same month in 2023 (average: 3.8898), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1808 (-4.65%).

2024 Avg (January) 3.7090
2023 Avg (January) 3.8898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7941 3.6307 3.7090
February 3.7689 3.6151 3.6799
March 3.6174 3.2980 3.5490
April 3.5511 3.3944 3.4562
May 3.3848 3.1095 3.2474
June 3.1372 3.0580 3.0972
July 3.0673 3.0006 3.0293
August 3.0281 2.9411 2.9694
September 2.9791 2.8899 2.9293
October 2.9371 2.8274 2.8874
November 3.0317 2.8012 2.9061
December 3.2238 3.0246 3.1691