YEARLY HIGH
20.4422 NGN
YEARLY LOW
9.7359 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.0859 NGN

2023 MUR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MUR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 20.4422. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 9.7359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7063 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.3025 to the December average rate of 18.3530, the exchange rate registered a net change of 78.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 20.4422 was up 99.79% compared to the 2022 peak of 10.2318, 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 102,211 NGN
2022 Average 47,893 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 48,679 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,531.75 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

19.1987
9.0505
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to NGN 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 10.6294, compared to 17.5424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.9130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.6294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 7.9711 NGN (High: 17.9854 / Low: 10.0144). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1680 NGN (High: 10.2520 / Low: 10.0840).

June Spread (Volatile) ±7.9711
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1680

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2326 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2326

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 18.3530) against the same month in 2022 (average: 10.1544), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1986 (+80.74%).

2023 Avg (December) 18.3530
2022 Avg (December) 10.1544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4682 10.1402 10.3025
February 10.4183 9.8842 10.0699
March 10.1285 9.7359 9.8962
April 10.3338 10.1174 10.2181
May 10.2520 10.0840 10.1556
June 17.9854 10.0144 13.1344
July 17.4533 16.4245 17.0512
August 17.1858 16.3967 16.8713
September 17.5726 16.2482 17.2092
October 19.9687 17.1649 17.6598
November 18.6542 17.6142 18.1100
December 20.4422 17.1221 18.3530