YEARLY HIGH
527.1390 STD
YEARLY LOW
466.6509 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
482.4692 STD

2024 MUR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MUR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 527.1390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 466.6509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 60.4881 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 498.8217 to the December average rate of 475.6981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 527.1390 was up 0.59% compared to the 2023 peak of 524.0517, 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 2,635,695 STD
2023 Average 2,505,006 STD
Yearly Trough Low 2,333,254 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 302,440.36 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

501.1341
473.3857
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to STD 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 485.2427, compared to 479.6956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.5472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 485.2427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 479.6956

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 47.2380 STD (High: 527.1390 / Low: 479.9009). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.2992 STD (High: 486.8211 / Low: 480.5219).

March Spread (Volatile) ±47.2380
May Spread (Stable) ±6.2992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 12.8306 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8306

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 485.4805) against the same month in 2023 (average: 491.3428), the exchange rate shifted by -5.8623 (-1.19%).

2024 Avg (March) 485.4805
2023 Avg (March) 491.3428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 506.1745 485.7051 498.8217
February 495.7019 474.0808 485.9912
March 527.1390 479.9009 485.4805
April 483.2314 466.6509 479.6595
May 486.8211 480.5219 483.2347
June 486.6303 472.0720 478.2687
July 479.1785 472.0720 476.7818
August 483.8610 476.6160 480.9852
September 488.2077 477.8426 484.4466
October 485.7598 478.3555 481.9382
November 486.1837 469.7829 478.3236
December 479.6943 472.0720 475.6981