2013 KES to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3737 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.3473 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3577 MUR

2013 KES to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.3737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.3473.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0264 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3525 to the December average rate of 0.3507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3737 was up 0.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3728, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,869 MUR

2012 Average 1,781 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,737 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 131.91 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3723

0.3485

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.3613, compared to 0.3540 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3613

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3540

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0130 MUR (High: 0.3611 / Low: 0.3482). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 MUR (High: 0.3553 / Low: 0.3505).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0130

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 0.3703) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3479), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0224 (+6.45%).

2013 Avg (May) 0.3703

2012 Avg (May) 0.3479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3563	0.3477	0.3525
February	0.3575	0.3474	0.3505
March	0.3658	0.3578	0.3620
April	0.3712	0.3657	0.3694
May	0.3737	0.3663	0.3703
June	0.3668	0.3596	0.3630
July	0.3619	0.3531	0.3577
August	0.3553	0.3505	0.3527
September	0.3552	0.3499	0.3528
October	0.3621	0.3504	0.3563
November	0.3611	0.3482	0.3542
December	0.3538	0.3473	0.3507