YEARLY HIGH
4.6065 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.3305 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4421 MUR

2014 BOB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 4.6065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 4.3305.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2760 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3821 to the December average rate of 4.5736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.6065 was up 1.03% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.5593, 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 23,033 MUR
2013 Average 22,168 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 21,652 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,380.07 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.5952
4.3367
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 4.3737, compared to 4.5105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3737
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.1160 MUR (High: 4.5737 / Low: 4.4578). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0255 MUR (High: 4.4044 / Low: 4.3789).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1160
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0255

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 4.5736) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.4158), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1577 (+3.57%).

2014 Avg (November) 4.5736
2013 Avg (November) 4.4158

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4116 4.3606 4.3821
February 4.4133 4.3535 4.3770
March 4.3789 4.3305 4.3582
April 4.3808 4.3380 4.3638
May 4.4004 4.3430 4.3718
June 4.4044 4.3789 4.3895
July 4.4184 4.3767 4.3951
August 4.4831 4.4136 4.4436
September 4.5737 4.4578 4.5239
October 4.5765 4.5314 4.5529
November 4.6065 4.5471 4.5736
December 4.5950 4.5521 4.5736