YEARLY HIGH
0.6087 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4724 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5477 MUR

2015 KGS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KGS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 0.6087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.4724.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1363 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5439 to the December average rate of 0.4755, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6087 was down 1.47% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6178, 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 3,044 MUR
2014 Average 2,873 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,362 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 681.62 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6053
0.4637
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 0.5697, compared to 0.5257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5697
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0440 MUR (High: 0.5804 / Low: 0.5363). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0058 MUR (High: 0.5187 / Low: 0.5128).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0440
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0432 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0432

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.5935) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5750), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0185 (+3.22%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.5935
2014 Avg (May) 0.5750

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5508 0.5385 0.5439
February 0.5497 0.5426 0.5458
March 0.5891 0.5488 0.5743
April 0.5887 0.5639 0.5729
May 0.6087 0.5720 0.5935
June 0.6086 0.5688 0.5875
July 0.5821 0.5610 0.5703
August 0.5804 0.5363 0.5664
September 0.5444 0.5034 0.5231
October 0.5187 0.5128 0.5157
November 0.5166 0.4846 0.5030
December 0.4792 0.4724 0.4755