YEARLY HIGH
0.6528 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6085 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6359 MUR

2013 KGS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KGS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 2, valuing the pair at 0.6528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.6085.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0443 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6451 to the December average rate of 0.6146, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6528 was down 5.53% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6910, 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 3,264 MUR
2012 Average 3,223 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,043 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.38 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6528
0.6111
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 0.6446, compared to 0.6273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6446
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0163 MUR (High: 0.6362 / Low: 0.6199). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 MUR (High: 0.6364 / Low: 0.6306).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0163
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0120 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0120

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.6456) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0252 (+4.05%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.6456
2012 Avg (April) 0.6205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6493 0.6378 0.6451
February 0.6502 0.6355 0.6410
March 0.6522 0.6445 0.6493
April 0.6528 0.6398 0.6456
May 0.6499 0.6428 0.6463
June 0.6469 0.6351 0.6400
July 0.6409 0.6304 0.6359
August 0.6364 0.6306 0.6331
September 0.6355 0.6237 0.6298
October 0.6320 0.6177 0.6237
November 0.6362 0.6199 0.6266
December 0.6225 0.6085 0.6146