YEARLY HIGH
4.3610 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.0207 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1940 LKR

2013 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 4.3610. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 4.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3404 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1404 to the December average rate of 4.3216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.3610 was down 3.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 4.5317, 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 21,805 LKR
2012 Average 21,196 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 20,103 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,701.80 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

4.3487
4.0236
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LKR 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 4.0990, compared to 4.2889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1417 LKR (High: 4.1954 / Low: 4.0538). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 LKR (High: 4.1547 / Low: 4.1146).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1417
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0533 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0533

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 4.3153) against the same month in 2012 (average: 4.1676), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1476 (+3.54%).

2013 Avg (October) 4.3153
2012 Avg (October) 4.1676

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1651 4.1044 4.1404
February 4.1547 4.1146 4.1366
March 4.1228 4.0563 4.0833
April 4.0924 4.0221 4.0507
May 4.0865 4.0207 4.0560
June 4.1954 4.0538 4.1274
July 4.2655 4.1774 4.2225
August 4.3225 4.2480 4.2789
September 4.3268 4.2712 4.2967
October 4.3610 4.2608 4.3153
November 4.3474 4.2510 4.2981
December 4.3496 4.3013 4.3216