2023 WST to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.4788 MUR

YEARLY LOW

15.6801 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.5157 MUR

2023 WST to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the WST to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 17.4788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 15.6801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7988 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3585 to the December average rate of 15.7661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 17.4788 was up 0.09% compared to the 2022 peak of 17.4628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,394 MUR

2022 Average 82,734 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 78,400 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,993.75 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

17.3612

15.6210

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 16.7500, compared to 16.2814 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4685 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2814

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.9085 MUR (High: 17.2937 / Low: 16.3852). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2385 MUR (High: 16.6941 / Low: 16.4556).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9085

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2385

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 0.6533 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 17.2161) against the same month in 2022 (average: 16.9595), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2566 (+1.51%).

2023 Avg (March) 17.2161

2022 Avg (March) 16.9595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.7407	16.1454	16.3585
February	17.2937	16.3852	16.9499
March	17.4788	16.6758	17.2161
April	16.6941	16.4556	16.5628
May	16.7682	16.4919	16.6668
June	16.9179	16.6147	16.7455
July	17.0302	16.5928	16.7257
August	16.9432	16.5864	16.7340
September	17.1492	16.3587	16.5479
October	16.3885	15.8015	16.1214
November	16.0536	15.7498	15.7934
December	15.9464	15.6801	15.7661