YEARLY HIGH
0.8525 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6988 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8010 MUR

2022 GMD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the GMD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 0.8525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 0.6988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1537 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8269 to the December average rate of 0.7067, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.8525 was up 0.96% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.8444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,263 MUR
2021 Average 4,037 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,494 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 768.54 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.8516
0.6935
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.8179, compared to 0.7840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0339 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8179
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0759 MUR (High: 0.8258 / Low: 0.7499). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0151 MUR (High: 0.7139 / Low: 0.6988).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0759
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0692 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 0.8310) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8339), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-0.34%).

2022 Avg (August) 0.8310
2021 Avg (August) 0.8339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8366 0.8156 0.8269
February 0.8309 0.8115 0.8234
March 0.8405 0.8114 0.8284
April 0.8373 0.7918 0.8085
May 0.8088 0.7889 0.7999
June 0.8458 0.7969 0.8205
July 0.8482 0.8268 0.8385
August 0.8525 0.8013 0.8310
September 0.8360 0.8018 0.8194
October 0.8258 0.7499 0.7888
November 0.7612 0.7090 0.7196
December 0.7139 0.6988 0.7067