YEARLY HIGH
0.0662 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0586 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0606 WST

2024 MUR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MUR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 15, dropping to 0.0586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0076 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0627 to the December average rate of 0.0598, 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 0.0662 was up 3.87% compared to the 2023 peak of 0.0638, 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 331 WST
2023 Average 303 WST
Yearly Trough Low 293 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38.01 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

0.0630
0.0595
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to WST 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 0.0610, compared to 0.0603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.0059 WST (High: 0.0662 / Low: 0.0603). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0612 / Low: 0.0604).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 0.0610) against the same month in 2023 (average: 0.0581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+5.02%).

2024 Avg (March) 0.0610
2023 Avg (March) 0.0581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0636 0.0610 0.0627
February 0.0623 0.0596 0.0611
March 0.0662 0.0603 0.0610
April 0.0607 0.0586 0.0603
May 0.0612 0.0604 0.0607
June 0.0612 0.0593 0.0601
July 0.0602 0.0593 0.0599
August 0.0608 0.0599 0.0604
September 0.0613 0.0600 0.0609
October 0.0610 0.0601 0.0606
November 0.0611 0.0590 0.0601
December 0.0603 0.0593 0.0598