YEARLY HIGH
124.0374 MUR
YEARLY LOW
109.8064 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
120.0052 MUR

2024 OMR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the OMR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 124.0374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 109.8064.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2310 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.0590 to the December average rate of 121.6872, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 124.0374 was up 1.28% compared to the 2023 peak of 122.4699, 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 620,187 MUR
2023 Average 585,876 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 549,032 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,155.16 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

122.2500
115.4961
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 119.3320, compared to 120.6785 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 119.3320
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 120.6785

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 10.7745 MUR (High: 120.5809 / Low: 109.8064). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3519 MUR (High: 120.4541 / Low: 119.1021).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.7745
May Spread (Stable) ±1.3519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0466 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 120.6829) against the same month in 2023 (average: 117.2885), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3944 (+2.89%).

2024 Avg (April) 120.6829
2023 Avg (April) 117.2885

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 119.1720 114.3689 116.0590
February 122.0906 116.7678 119.1205
March 120.5809 109.8064 119.2710
April 124.0374 119.7852 120.6829
May 120.4541 119.1021 119.8129
June 122.7160 118.9362 121.0457
July 122.6108 120.7874 121.4036
August 121.5271 119.6269 120.3570
September 121.1276 118.5568 119.4988
October 120.9905 119.1577 120.0944
November 123.1881 119.0312 121.0298
December 122.6481 120.6810 121.6872