2013 MUR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8791 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.6758 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7970 KES

2013 MUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 2.8791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 2.6758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2032 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8370 to the December average rate of 2.8516, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.8791 was down 3.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.9751, 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 14,395 KES

2012 Average 14,047 KES

Yearly Trough Low 13,379 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,016.22 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8688

2.6850

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KES 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 2.7693, compared to 2.8247 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7693

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8247

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.1031 KES (High: 2.8722 / Low: 2.7691). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0386 KES (High: 2.8532 / Low: 2.8147).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1031

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0910 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.8516) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0573 (+2.05%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.8516

2012 Avg (December) 2.7943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8761	2.8067	2.8370
February	2.8783	2.7970	2.8535
March	2.7948	2.7337	2.7625
April	2.7346	2.6937	2.7073
May	2.7299	2.6758	2.7003
June	2.7809	2.7260	2.7552
July	2.8324	2.7633	2.7956
August	2.8532	2.8147	2.8351
September	2.8583	2.8150	2.8349
October	2.8540	2.7620	2.8072
November	2.8722	2.7691	2.8238
December	2.8791	2.8263	2.8516