YEARLY HIGH
5.6576 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.8324 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4842 MUR

2024 SBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the SBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 5.6576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 4.8324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8253 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3053 to the December average rate of 5.5901, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 5.6576 was down 1.60% compared to the 2023 peak of 5.7499, 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 28,288 MUR
2023 Average 27,024 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 24,162 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,126.30 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

5.6186
5.2768
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 5.4288, compared to 5.5396 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1108 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.5396

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 0.6512 MUR (High: 5.4835 / Low: 4.8324). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0622 MUR (High: 5.5424 / Low: 5.4802).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6512
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0622

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0674 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2024: 5.5721) against the same month in 2023 (average: 5.2417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3304 (+6.30%).

2024 Avg (November) 5.5721
2023 Avg (November) 5.2417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4491 5.2273 5.3053
February 5.5735 5.3482 5.4245
March 5.4835 4.8324 5.4233
April 5.6339 5.4314 5.4790
May 5.4686 5.3974 5.4343
June 5.5928 5.3979 5.5064
July 5.5928 5.4920 5.5310
August 5.5063 5.3928 5.4636
September 5.5424 5.4802 5.5148
October 5.6265 5.5215 5.5656
November 5.6576 5.5121 5.5721
December 5.6301 5.5453 5.5901