YEARLY HIGH
1.2842 ETB
YEARLY LOW
1.1374 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2141 ETB

2023 MUR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MUR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 1.2842. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 1.1374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1468 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2156 to the December average rate of 1.2722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.2842 was up 4.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.2287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,421 ETB
2022 Average 5,871 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 5,687 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 734.05 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.2837
1.1456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ETB 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 1.1901, compared to 1.2382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.0607 ETB (High: 1.2141 / Low: 1.1534). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 ETB (High: 1.2611 / Low: 1.2468).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0607
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0408 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1.2722) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.2206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0516 (+4.22%).

2023 Avg (December) 1.2722
2022 Avg (December) 1.2206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2331 1.1844 1.2156
February 1.2141 1.1534 1.1748
March 1.1859 1.1374 1.1571
April 1.2123 1.1831 1.2001
May 1.2092 1.1892 1.1970
June 1.2063 1.1791 1.1959
July 1.2164 1.1875 1.2032
August 1.2248 1.1944 1.2109
September 1.2435 1.1863 1.2276
October 1.2611 1.2468 1.2546
November 1.2737 1.2419 1.2606
December 1.2842 1.2548 1.2722