YEARLY HIGH
4.8323 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.3442 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4814 MUR

2013 EGP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the EGP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.8323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 4.3442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4882 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6762 to the December average rate of 4.3865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.8323 was down 6.63% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.1757, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,162 MUR
2012 Average 24,787 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 21,721 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,440.85 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.7052
4.3575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 4.5402, compared to 4.4225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was January, with a trading range of 0.2862 MUR (High: 4.8323 / Low: 4.5462). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0362 MUR (High: 4.4885 / Low: 4.4523).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2862
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1195 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1195

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 4.6762) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.8613), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1851 (-3.81%).

2013 Avg (January) 4.6762
2012 Avg (January) 4.8613

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8323 4.5462 4.6762
February 4.5980 4.5432 4.5567
March 4.6103 4.5177 4.5799
April 4.5964 4.4781 4.5241
May 4.4885 4.4523 4.4708
June 4.4680 4.3989 4.4337
July 4.4663 4.4081 4.4341
August 4.4341 4.3887 4.4148
September 4.5021 4.4065 4.4632
October 4.4658 4.3602 4.4071
November 4.4771 4.3711 4.4292
December 4.4254 4.3442 4.3865