YEARLY HIGH
35.0602 MUR
YEARLY LOW
32.2526 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.5915 MUR

2023 SGD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the SGD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 35.0602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 20, dropping to 32.2526.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.8077 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.3162 to the December average rate of 33.1582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 35.0602 was up 4.74% compared to the 2022 peak of 33.4726, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 175,301 MUR
2022 Average 160,484 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 161,263 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,038.28 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

34.8721
32.1540
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 33.9920, compared to 33.1910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.9920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.1910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was September, with a trading range of 1.9837 MUR (High: 34.3900 / Low: 32.4063). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3530 MUR (High: 32.6056 / Low: 32.2526).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9837
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3530

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 0.7541 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7541

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 34.6456) against the same month in 2022 (average: 32.6331), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0125 (+6.17%).

2023 Avg (March) 34.6456
2022 Avg (March) 32.6331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 34.4010 32.4742 33.3162
February 34.8055 33.8604 34.2975
March 35.0602 34.1524 34.6456
April 34.2905 33.5594 33.8914
May 34.2750 33.5839 33.9015
June 34.3465 33.5768 33.8997
July 34.8143 33.6181 34.1368
August 34.0216 33.3769 33.6720
September 34.3900 32.4063 32.9970
October 32.6056 32.2526 32.3805
November 33.3682 32.3863 32.8016
December 33.8334 32.8149 33.1582