YEARLY HIGH
2.1981 BTN
YEARLY LOW
1.7343 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9014 BTN

2013 MUR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 2.1981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 1.7343.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4638 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7729 to the December average rate of 2.0450, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1981 was up 15.93% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8961, 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 10,991 BTN
2012 Average 8,755 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 8,672 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,318.86 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1024
1.7156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BTN 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 1.7780, compared to 2.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2468 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.2429 BTN (High: 2.1981 / Low: 1.9552). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 BTN (High: 1.7590 / Low: 1.7352).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2429
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0429 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 2.0316) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6762), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3554 (+21.20%).

2013 Avg (August) 2.0316
2012 Avg (August) 1.6762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7948 1.7477 1.7729
February 1.7727 1.7419 1.7560
March 1.7743 1.7395 1.7526
April 1.7590 1.7352 1.7479
May 1.8087 1.7343 1.7630
June 1.9350 1.8107 1.8757
July 1.9585 1.9071 1.9231
August 2.1981 1.9552 2.0316
September 2.1797 2.0234 2.0702
October 2.0480 1.9977 2.0273
November 2.0805 2.0023 2.0518
December 2.0637 2.0147 2.0450