YEARLY HIGH
6.0104 MUR
YEARLY LOW
5.5686 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7610 MUR

2023 HKD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HKD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 6.0104. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 5.5686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4418 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.6428 to the December average rate of 5.6527, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 6.0104 was up 1.64% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.9135, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 150,260 MUR
2022 Average 141,246 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 139,215 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,044.48 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.9464
5.6152
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 5.7938, compared to 5.7281 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.7938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.7281

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.3083 MUR (High: 5.9466 / Low: 5.6383). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0463 MUR (High: 5.6899 / Low: 5.6435).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3083
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0463

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1679 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 5.9188) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.6678), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2511 (+4.43%).

2023 Avg (March) 5.9188
2022 Avg (March) 5.6678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7672 5.5686 5.6428
February 5.9466 5.6383 5.8269
March 6.0104 5.7898 5.9188
April 5.7984 5.7134 5.7510
May 5.8468 5.7261 5.7963
June 5.8851 5.7767 5.8271
July 5.9369 5.7823 5.8294
August 5.8742 5.7723 5.8124
September 5.9496 5.6787 5.7451
October 5.6899 5.6435 5.6644
November 5.7611 5.6388 5.6646
December 5.7210 5.6201 5.6527