YEARLY HIGH
122.4699 MUR
YEARLY LOW
113.1454 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.1855 MUR

2023 OMR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the OMR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 122.4699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 113.1454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3245 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 114.6294 to the December average rate of 114.6643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 122.4699 was up 1.63% compared to the 2022 peak of 120.5113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 OMR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 612,349 MUR
2022 Average 574,583 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 565,727 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,622.51 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

121.4007
114.0138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR to MUR 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 118.0171, compared to 116.3539 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.6632 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.0171
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 116.3539

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 6.3633 MUR (High: 121.1584 / Low: 114.7951). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1127 MUR (High: 115.7194 / Low: 114.6066).

February Spread (Volatile) ±6.3633
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1127

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 3.4966 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 120.7851) against the same month in 2022 (average: 115.1679), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6172 (+4.88%).

2023 Avg (March) 120.7851
2022 Avg (March) 115.1679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 117.3379 113.1454 114.6294
February 121.1584 114.7951 118.8070
March 122.4699 118.0357 120.7851
April 118.2900 116.4823 117.2885
May 118.8303 116.6396 118.0152
June 119.7753 117.6196 118.5776
July 120.2543 117.4669 118.3889
August 119.7134 116.9476 118.1485
September 121.0912 115.5112 116.8648
October 115.7194 114.6066 115.1438
November 116.7730 114.5476 114.9132
December 115.9996 114.0470 114.6643