YEARLY HIGH
17.0530 MUR
YEARLY LOW
15.0962 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4974 MUR

2024 WST to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2024

During 2024, the WST to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 17.0530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 15.0962.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9568 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.9551 to the December average rate of 16.7291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2024 high of 17.0530 was down 2.44% compared to the 2023 peak of 17.4788, 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 85,265 MUR
2023 Average 82,566 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 75,481 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,783.96 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2024.

16.8065
15.8777
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 16.4044, compared to 16.5904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2024 was March, with a trading range of 1.4860 MUR (High: 16.5821 / Low: 15.0962). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2143 MUR (High: 16.5607 / Low: 16.3464).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4860
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1457 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2024: 16.5911) against the same month in 2023 (average: 16.5628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0283 (+0.17%).

2024 Avg (April) 16.5911
2023 Avg (April) 16.5628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3840 15.7214 15.9551
February 16.7857 16.0536 16.3764
March 16.5821 15.0962 16.3957
April 17.0530 16.4679 16.5911
May 16.5607 16.3464 16.4679
June 16.8571 16.3528 16.6402
July 16.8571 16.6071 16.6908
August 16.6964 16.4464 16.5450
September 16.6536 16.3000 16.4269
October 16.6357 16.3821 16.5123
November 16.9393 16.3679 16.6383
December 16.8571 16.5893 16.7291