YEARLY HIGH
13.4226 MUR
YEARLY LOW
11.6417 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5341 MUR

2023 PGK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PGK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 13.4226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 11.6417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7809 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5258 to the December average rate of 11.8011, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 13.4226 was up 1.81% compared to the 2022 peak of 13.1837, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,113 MUR
2022 Average 62,719 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 58,208 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,904.58 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

13.3313
11.6467
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 12.8634, compared to 12.2047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 0.6203 MUR (High: 12.7253 / Low: 12.1050). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2721 MUR (High: 11.9456 / Low: 11.6735).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6203
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2721

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 0.3888 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 13.1909) against the same month in 2022 (average: 12.5935), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5974 (+4.74%).

2023 Avg (March) 13.1909
2022 Avg (March) 12.5935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.8267 12.3949 12.5258
February 13.1563 12.5426 12.9563
March 13.4226 12.9119 13.1909
April 12.9348 12.6462 12.8021
May 12.9572 12.6716 12.8602
June 13.0966 12.6039 12.8450
July 13.0156 12.4996 12.7614
August 12.8977 12.3663 12.5758
September 12.7253 12.1050 12.3438
October 12.1619 11.7561 11.9592
November 11.9456 11.6735 11.7871
December 11.9796 11.6417 11.8011