YEARLY HIGH
3.6102 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.1349 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3577 MUR

2023 SCR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SCR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 3.6102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 3.1349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4753 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2597 to the December average rate of 3.2870, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 3.6102 was up 1.14% compared to the 2022 peak of 3.5694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,051 MUR
2022 Average 16,340 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 15,674 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,376.62 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

3.4729
3.2403
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 3.3550, compared to 3.3604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3550
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.4192 MUR (High: 3.5571 / Low: 3.1379). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1460 MUR (High: 3.4643 / Low: 3.3184).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4192
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1460

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 0.1111 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 3.4535) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3.0769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3766 (+12.24%).

2023 Avg (March) 3.4535
2022 Avg (March) 3.0769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4078 3.1349 3.2597
February 3.5571 3.1379 3.3764
March 3.6102 3.2628 3.4535
April 3.4875 3.2215 3.3424
May 3.4722 3.2339 3.3663
June 3.4959 3.2094 3.3319
July 3.4970 3.2048 3.4110
August 3.4643 3.3184 3.4020
September 3.5243 3.2785 3.4243
October 3.4800 3.2179 3.3272
November 3.4010 3.2151 3.3109
December 3.4225 3.1422 3.2870