YEARLY HIGH
0.6545 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5809 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6208 MUR

2011 KGS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the KGS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.6545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 0.5809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0736 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6369 to the December average rate of 0.6260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.6545 was down 11.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,272 MUR
2010 Average 3,336 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,904 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 367.94 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.6455
0.5851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.6126, compared to 0.6290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was May, with a trading range of 0.0419 MUR (High: 0.6227 / Low: 0.5809). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 MUR (High: 0.6253 / Low: 0.6145).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0419
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2011: 0.6324) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.6556), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0232 (-3.53%).

2011 Avg (September) 0.6324
2010 Avg (September) 0.6556

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6535 0.6164 0.6369
February 0.6253 0.6145 0.6201
March 0.6166 0.5944 0.6059
April 0.5987 0.5809 0.5901
May 0.6227 0.5809 0.6028
June 0.6354 0.6105 0.6198
July 0.6303 0.6136 0.6241
August 0.6353 0.6113 0.6245
September 0.6545 0.6190 0.6324
October 0.6518 0.6311 0.6404
November 0.6342 0.6194 0.6264
December 0.6345 0.6189 0.6260