YEARLY HIGH
4.3928 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.8742 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1083 MUR

2011 BOB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BOB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.3928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 3.8742.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5186 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3090 to the December average rate of 4.2311, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.3928 was down 9.58% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.8584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,964 MUR
2010 Average 21,876 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 19,371 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,592.86 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.3432
3.9320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 4.0985, compared to 4.1181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.2494 MUR (High: 4.2219 / Low: 3.9725). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0653 MUR (High: 4.2291 / Low: 4.1638).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2494
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0653

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1390 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 4.3090) against the same month in 2010 (average: 4.2375), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0715 (+1.69%).

2011 Avg (January) 4.3090
2010 Avg (January) 4.2375

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3928 4.1842 4.3090
February 4.2291 4.1638 4.1970
March 4.1657 4.0508 4.1053
April 4.0526 3.8742 3.9663
May 4.0779 3.8742 3.9886
June 4.1565 3.9375 4.0252
July 4.1130 3.9786 4.0357
August 4.0841 3.9595 4.0096
September 4.2219 3.9725 4.1036
October 4.2694 4.1057 4.1522
November 4.2437 4.1097 4.1765
December 4.2782 4.1988 4.2311