YEARLY HIGH
0.6178 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5343 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5746 MUR

2014 KGS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the KGS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 8, valuing the pair at 0.6178. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 0.5343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0835 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6096 to the December average rate of 0.5453, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6178 was down 5.36% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.6528, 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 3,089 MUR
2013 Average 3,179 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,672 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.44 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6160
0.5388
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 0.5787, compared to 0.5704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0314 MUR (High: 0.5830 / Low: 0.5515). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 MUR (High: 0.5931 / Low: 0.5858).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0314
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.6096) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6451), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0355 (-5.50%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.6096
2013 Avg (January) 0.6451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6178 0.5986 0.6096
February 0.6043 0.5767 0.5891
March 0.5779 0.5571 0.5624
April 0.5610 0.5532 0.5548
May 0.5875 0.5571 0.5750
June 0.5853 0.5766 0.5814
July 0.5892 0.5805 0.5855
August 0.5931 0.5858 0.5896
September 0.5874 0.5728 0.5805
October 0.5830 0.5515 0.5712
November 0.5544 0.5466 0.5506
December 0.5515 0.5343 0.5453