YEARLY HIGH
28.7558 RWF
YEARLY LOW
23.0910 RWF
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.6924 RWF

2023 MUR to RWF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the MUR to RWF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 28.7558. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 10, dropping to 23.0910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6648 RWF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.3566 to the December average rate of 28.4067, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 28.7558 was up 15.57% compared to the 2022 peak of 24.8813, 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 143,779 RWF
2022 Average 117,125 RWF
Yearly Trough Low 115,455 RWF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,323.93 RWF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

28.8924
23.0644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to RWF 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 24.3379, compared to 27.0469 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.3379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.0469

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 1.7842 RWF (High: 27.4174 / Low: 25.6332). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4277 RWF (High: 24.9145 / Low: 24.4868).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7842
May Spread (Stable) ±0.4277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5920 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5920

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 28.4067) against the same month in 2022 (average: 24.4114), the exchange rate shifted by +3.9953 (+16.37%).

2023 Avg (December) 28.4067
2022 Avg (December) 24.4114

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.6390 23.9205 24.3566
February 24.4739 23.3286 23.7646
March 24.3938 23.0910 23.5501
April 25.1278 24.2660 24.5808
May 24.9145 24.4868 24.6983
June 25.8814 24.5099 25.0769
July 25.9314 25.2951 25.6346
August 26.2811 25.6542 26.0030
September 27.4174 25.6332 26.7538
October 27.9313 27.2461 27.5698
November 28.1668 27.5194 27.9134
December 28.7558 28.0361 28.4067