YEARLY HIGH
1.6947 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.5747 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6461 MUR

2013 ETB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ETB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 1.6947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.5747.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1199 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6746 to the December average rate of 1.5847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6947 was down 3.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,473 MUR
2012 Average 8,467 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 7,874 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 599.66 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6925
1.5749
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.6721, compared to 1.6200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0459 MUR (High: 1.6267 / Low: 1.5808). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0234 MUR (High: 1.5982 / Low: 1.5747).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0459
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0234

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0298 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0298

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 1.6827) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6663), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+0.99%).

2013 Avg (March) 1.6827
2012 Avg (March) 1.6663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6903 1.6634 1.6746
February 1.6813 1.6508 1.6655
March 1.6947 1.6627 1.6827
April 1.6937 1.6656 1.6790
May 1.6847 1.6585 1.6714
June 1.6771 1.6409 1.6595
July 1.6825 1.6421 1.6565
August 1.6538 1.6250 1.6395
September 1.6502 1.6117 1.6329
October 1.6267 1.5808 1.6030
November 1.6233 1.5853 1.6037
December 1.5982 1.5747 1.5847