YEARLY HIGH
17.4465 MUR
YEARLY LOW
16.1155 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.6897 MUR

2023 XCD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XCD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 17.4465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 16.1155.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3310 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3282 to the December average rate of 16.3346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 17.4465 was up 1.62% compared to the 2022 peak of 17.1690, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,232 MUR
2022 Average 81,854 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 80,577 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,654.95 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

17.2760
16.2421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 16.8061, compared to 16.5732 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.8061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5732

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was February, with a trading range of 0.9068 MUR (High: 17.2617 / Low: 16.3549). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1305 MUR (High: 16.4852 / Low: 16.3547).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9068
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1305

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 0.4863 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 17.1899) against the same month in 2022 (average: 16.4075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7823 (+4.77%).

2023 Avg (March) 17.1899
2022 Avg (March) 16.4075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7097 16.1155 16.3282
February 17.2617 16.3549 16.9186
March 17.4465 16.8174 17.1899
April 16.8360 16.5954 16.7036
May 16.9107 16.6320 16.8084
June 17.0617 16.7559 16.8878
July 17.1307 16.7338 16.8622
August 17.0432 16.6842 16.8328
September 17.2504 16.4552 16.6456
October 16.4852 16.3547 16.4015
November 16.6324 16.3177 16.3629
December 16.5214 16.2455 16.3346