YEARLY HIGH
3.5533 JMD
YEARLY LOW
3.2240 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4169 JMD

2023 MUR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MUR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 3.5533. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 3.2240.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3292 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4646 to the December average rate of 3.5184, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.5533 was down 2.19% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.6327, 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 17,766 JMD
2022 Average 17,348 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 16,120 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,646.15 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.5433
3.2452
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to JMD 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 3.3761, compared to 3.4578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.1763 JMD (High: 3.4891 / Low: 3.3128). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0426 JMD (High: 3.4133 / Low: 3.3707).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1763
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0426

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1039 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 3.5184) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.4943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0241 (+0.69%).

2023 Avg (December) 3.5184
2022 Avg (December) 3.4943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5030 3.4055 3.4646
February 3.4671 3.3077 3.3739
March 3.3223 3.2240 3.2700
April 3.4148 3.3077 3.3704
May 3.4133 3.3707 3.3925
June 3.4178 3.3378 3.3851
July 3.4175 3.3416 3.3850
August 3.4450 3.3484 3.3990
September 3.4891 3.3128 3.4356
October 3.5167 3.4695 3.4958
November 3.5427 3.4690 3.5127
December 3.5533 3.4710 3.5184