YEARLY HIGH
962.4402 IRR
YEARLY LOW
894.2010 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
936.3086 IRR

2023 MUR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MUR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 962.4402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 894.2010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.2392 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 950.3901 to the December average rate of 956.6458, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 962.4402 was down 3.07% compared to the 2022 peak of 992.9495, 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 4,812,201 IRR
2022 Average 4,778,404 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 4,471,005 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 341,195.84 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

961.5449
902.7553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to IRR 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 929.0875, compared to 943.5297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.4422 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 929.0875
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 943.5297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 50.7651 IRR (High: 954.8643 / Low: 904.0991). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8343 IRR (High: 955.8824 / Low: 948.0480).

February Spread (Volatile) ±50.7651
October Spread (Stable) ±7.8343

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 26.9058 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -26.9058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 956.6458) against the same month in 2022 (average: 951.1892), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4566 (+0.57%).

2023 Avg (December) 956.6458
2022 Avg (December) 951.1892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 960.8997 934.4783 950.3901
February 954.8643 904.0991 923.4843
March 930.1431 894.2010 907.6544
April 942.5864 928.5714 936.1334
May 940.2747 924.5076 930.5841
June 933.5621 916.4859 926.2789
July 934.7952 913.6742 927.0300
August 938.4010 917.8246 929.4385
September 949.7735 906.2634 939.3257
October 955.8824 948.0480 953.1730
November 958.6168 940.2113 955.5656
December 962.4402 941.3215 956.6458