YEARLY HIGH
0.0666 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0638 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0650 BBD

2013 MUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 0.0666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 0.0638.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0653 to the December average rate of 0.0661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0666 was down 4.79% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 333 BBD
2012 Average 333 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 319 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.76 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0663
0.0640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BBD 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 0.0647, compared to 0.0653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.0016 BBD (High: 0.0666 / Low: 0.0650). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.0645 / Low: 0.0639).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0659) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0646), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0013 (+1.96%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0659
2012 Avg (October) 0.0646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0656 0.0650 0.0653
February 0.0657 0.0646 0.0653
March 0.0648 0.0640 0.0644
April 0.0645 0.0639 0.0643
May 0.0647 0.0638 0.0642
June 0.0650 0.0641 0.0644
July 0.0648 0.0639 0.0644
August 0.0652 0.0645 0.0648
September 0.0655 0.0644 0.0649
October 0.0666 0.0650 0.0659
November 0.0664 0.0648 0.0656
December 0.0665 0.0656 0.0661