YEARLY HIGH
12.8491 MUR
YEARLY LOW
11.3661 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0654 MUR

2023 PEN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PEN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 12.8491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 11.3661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4830 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5425 to the December average rate of 11.8161, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 12.8491 was up 4.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 12.2936, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,246 MUR
2022 Average 57,727 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 56,831 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,414.90 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

12.7768
11.4303
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 12.1038, compared to 12.0269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.8535 MUR (High: 12.5848 / Low: 11.7313). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2946 MUR (High: 11.7331 / Low: 11.4385).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8535
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2946

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.5346 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 12.6646) against the same month in 2022 (average: 11.6330), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0316 (+8.87%).

2023 Avg (July) 12.6646
2022 Avg (July) 11.6330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8052 11.3661 11.5425
February 12.1907 11.4932 11.9152
March 12.4986 12.0781 12.2993
April 12.2114 11.9062 12.0157
May 12.4899 12.1111 12.3318
June 12.7226 12.2938 12.5185
July 12.8491 12.4789 12.6646
August 12.5338 12.1634 12.3233
September 12.5848 11.7313 12.0817
October 11.7331 11.4385 11.5470
November 11.8569 11.4674 11.7287
December 12.0963 11.6273 11.8161