YEARLY HIGH
1.6522 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.4704 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5340 MUR

2013 HNL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the HNL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 1.6522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 1.4704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1818 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5397 to the December average rate of 1.4826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6522 was down 0.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.6531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,261 MUR
2012 Average 7,789 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 7,352 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 909.00 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6223
1.4699
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 1.5649, compared to 1.5031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1124 MUR (High: 1.6522 / Low: 1.5398). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0215 MUR (High: 1.5242 / Low: 1.5027).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1124
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0215

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0789 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.6096) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.5378), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0718 (+4.67%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.6096
2012 Avg (May) 1.5378

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5520 1.5304 1.5397
February 1.5572 1.5233 1.5373
March 1.5935 1.5525 1.5710
April 1.6133 1.5903 1.6013
May 1.6522 1.5398 1.6096
June 1.5422 1.5168 1.5307
July 1.5543 1.5133 1.5320
August 1.5242 1.5027 1.5134
September 1.5288 1.4911 1.5127
October 1.5061 1.4704 1.4859
November 1.5103 1.4742 1.4918
December 1.4942 1.4705 1.4826