YEARLY HIGH
12.5597 MUR
YEARLY LOW
11.5956 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0229 MUR

2023 SAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 12.5597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 11.5956.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9641 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7480 to the December average rate of 11.7688, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 12.5597 was up 1.66% compared to the 2022 peak of 12.3546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,799 MUR
2022 Average 58,914 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 57,978 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,820.71 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

12.4350
11.6855
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 12.1040, compared to 11.9417 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1624 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.9417

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.6582 MUR (High: 12.4373 / Low: 11.7792). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0945 MUR (High: 11.8787 / Low: 11.7842).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6582
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0945

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 0.3382 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 12.3725) against the same month in 2022 (average: 11.8186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5539 (+4.69%).

2023 Avg (March) 12.3725
2022 Avg (March) 11.8186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.0352 11.5956 11.7480
February 12.4373 11.7792 12.1879
March 12.5597 12.1125 12.3725
April 12.1311 11.9566 12.0343
May 12.1865 11.9823 12.1123
June 12.2964 12.0741 12.1692
July 12.3402 12.0554 12.1497
August 12.2778 12.0189 12.1275
September 12.4301 11.8573 11.9943
October 11.8787 11.7842 11.8176
November 11.9861 11.7555 11.7922
December 11.9072 11.7058 11.7688