YEARLY HIGH
12.9480 MUR
YEARLY LOW
11.9563 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.3800 MUR

2023 QAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the QAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 12.9480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 11.9563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9917 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1098 to the December average rate of 12.1123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 12.9480 was up 1.60% compared to the 2022 peak of 12.7438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,740 MUR
2022 Average 60,711 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 59,781 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,958.43 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

12.8021
12.0469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 12.4627, compared to 12.2974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4627
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.6513 MUR (High: 12.7756 / Low: 12.1243). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1214 MUR (High: 12.2362 / Low: 12.1148).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6513
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1214

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 0.3557 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 12.7391) against the same month in 2022 (average: 12.1769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5622 (+4.62%).

2023 Avg (March) 12.7391
2022 Avg (March) 12.1769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4004 11.9563 12.1098
February 12.7756 12.1243 12.5375
March 12.9480 12.4828 12.7391
April 12.4895 12.2830 12.3834
May 12.5558 12.3444 12.4757
June 12.6641 12.4232 12.5306
July 12.7171 12.4137 12.5181
August 12.6478 12.3513 12.4836
September 12.7790 12.2140 12.3521
October 12.2362 12.1148 12.1674
November 12.3455 12.1029 12.1510
December 12.2648 12.0204 12.1123