YEARLY HIGH
14.2025 XAF
YEARLY LOW
12.6823 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1271 XAF

2024 MUR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the MUR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 14.2025. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 12.6823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5203 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4597 to the December average rate of 13.3730, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 14.2025 was down 0.46% compared to the 2023 peak of 14.2683, 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 71,013 XAF
2023 Average 67,223 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 63,411 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,601.42 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

13.5221
12.7742
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XAF 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 13.2116, compared to 13.0425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2116
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 1.1932 XAF (High: 14.2025 / Low: 13.0093). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1124 XAF (High: 13.2095 / Low: 13.0970).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1932
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1124

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2024: 13.1467) against the same month in 2023 (average: 13.1791), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0324 (-0.25%).

2024 Avg (March) 13.1467
2023 Avg (March) 13.1791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.6211 13.1570 13.4597
February 13.4781 12.9418 13.2539
March 14.2025 13.0093 13.1467
April 13.2761 12.9299 13.1706
May 13.2095 13.0970 13.1559
June 13.2903 12.9460 13.0827
July 13.0740 12.8556 12.9312
August 13.0388 12.6823 12.8448
September 12.9374 12.7322 12.8365
October 13.2650 12.8190 13.0202
November 13.5036 13.0333 13.2494
December 13.6060 13.2655 13.3730