YEARLY HIGH
1.9182 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.7700 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8290 MUR

2023 HNL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the HNL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 1.9182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.7700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1482 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7890 to the December average rate of 1.7863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.9182 was up 1.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.8894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,591 MUR
2022 Average 8,990 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 8,850 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 740.93 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.8961
1.7763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 1.8433, compared to 1.8146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8433
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.1023 MUR (High: 1.8915 / Low: 1.7892). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 MUR (High: 1.8044 / Low: 1.7802).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1023
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

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 0.0499 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 1.8861) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.8095), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0765 (+4.23%).

2023 Avg (March) 1.8861
2022 Avg (March) 1.8095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8302 1.7700 1.7890
February 1.8909 1.7921 1.8548
March 1.9182 1.8431 1.8861
April 1.8502 1.8217 1.8362
May 1.8643 1.8254 1.8445
June 1.8741 1.8311 1.8494
July 1.8804 1.8324 1.8505
August 1.8741 1.8246 1.8479
September 1.8915 1.7892 1.8160
October 1.8044 1.7802 1.7945
November 1.8196 1.7818 1.7923
December 1.8088 1.7759 1.7863