YEARLY HIGH
5.7499 MUR
YEARLY LOW
5.1904 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4058 MUR

2023 SBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 5.7499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 5.1904.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5594 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3396 to the December average rate of 5.2196, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.7499 was up 1.72% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.6526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,749 MUR
2022 Average 27,184 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 25,952 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,797.18 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.6878
5.1771
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 5.4855, compared to 5.3261 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3261

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.2821 MUR (High: 5.6432 / Low: 5.3611). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0772 MUR (High: 5.4837 / Low: 5.4065).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2821
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0772

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 0.2013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 5.6452) against the same month in 2022 (average: 5.5109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1343 (+2.44%).

2023 Avg (March) 5.6452
2022 Avg (March) 5.5109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4954 5.2478 5.3396
February 5.6432 5.3611 5.5532
March 5.7499 5.5210 5.6452
April 5.5270 5.3812 5.4439
May 5.4837 5.4065 5.4555
June 5.5326 5.4246 5.4753
July 5.5459 5.3811 5.4475
August 5.5033 5.3879 5.4359
September 5.5702 5.3046 5.3556
October 5.3044 5.2152 5.2562
November 5.3387 5.1973 5.2417
December 5.2902 5.1904 5.2196