YEARLY HIGH
3.5760 KES
YEARLY LOW
2.7041 KES
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1025 KES

2023 MUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 3.5760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 2.7041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8718 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8092 to the December average rate of 3.4990, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.5760 was up 26.48% compared to the 2022 peak of 2.8274, 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 17,880 KES
2022 Average 13,332 KES
Yearly Trough Low 13,521 KES
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,359.14 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.5741
2.6730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KES 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 2.9004, compared to 3.3047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.2051 KES (High: 3.3325 / Low: 3.1274). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0482 KES (High: 3.0399 / Low: 2.9918).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2051
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0482

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0611 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0611

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 3.4990) against the same month in 2022 (average: 2.8052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6938 (+24.73%).

2023 Avg (December) 3.4990
2022 Avg (December) 2.8052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8409 2.7561 2.8092
February 2.8175 2.7041 2.7481
March 2.9153 2.7269 2.7894
April 3.0334 2.9121 2.9766
May 3.0399 2.9918 3.0205
June 3.0981 3.0115 3.0584
July 3.1348 3.0364 3.1030
August 3.2039 3.1045 3.1601
September 3.3325 3.1274 3.2630
October 3.3965 3.3274 3.3672
November 3.4717 3.3858 3.4356
December 3.5760 3.4433 3.4990