YEARLY HIGH
12.9638 MUR
YEARLY LOW
7.9166 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2650 MUR

2014 GHS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 12.9638. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 7.9166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0472 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.7074 to the December average rate of 9.8646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 12.9638 was down 20.89% compared to the 2013 peak of 16.3873, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,819 MUR
2013 Average 74,869 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 39,583 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,236.19 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

13.1332
8.0238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 11.2493, compared to 9.2807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2493
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 1.4475 MUR (High: 9.6180 / Low: 8.1705). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0998 MUR (High: 9.9175 / Low: 9.8177).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.4475
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0998

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7463 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 12.7074) against the same month in 2013 (average: 16.1092), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4018 (-21.12%).

2014 Avg (January) 12.7074
2013 Avg (January) 16.1092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9638 12.3560 12.7074
February 12.6241 11.7381 12.1376
March 11.8723 11.1876 11.6207
April 11.2307 10.6338 10.9107
May 10.6502 10.0385 10.3747
June 10.1504 9.2664 9.7448
July 9.3085 8.6451 8.9985
August 9.0566 7.9166 8.4496
September 9.6180 8.1705 8.7920
October 9.8240 9.6525 9.7375
November 9.9560 9.6847 9.8418
December 9.9175 9.8177 9.8646