YEARLY HIGH
3.3126 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.8343 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0586 ISK

2023 MUR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MUR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.3126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 2.8343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4783 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2387 to the December average rate of 3.1227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.3126 was down 1.03% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.3470, 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 16,563 ISK
2022 Average 15,291 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 14,172 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,391.35 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.2727
2.8640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ISK 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 3.0787, compared to 3.0386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.2396 ISK (High: 3.1000 / Low: 2.8604). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0504 ISK (High: 3.0420 / Low: 2.9916).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2396
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0504

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1174 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 3.2387) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.9544), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2843 (+9.62%).

2023 Avg (January) 3.2387
2022 Avg (January) 2.9544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3126 3.1582 3.2387
February 3.1651 3.1025 3.1293
March 3.0751 2.9558 3.0118
April 3.0420 2.9916 3.0237
May 3.0960 2.9905 3.0480
June 3.1004 2.9541 3.0207
July 3.0154 2.8343 2.9120
August 2.9254 2.8619 2.8981
September 3.1000 2.8604 3.0088
October 3.1516 3.0992 3.1268
November 3.2527 3.1033 3.1631
December 3.1741 3.0383 3.1227