YEARLY HIGH
2.6933 LRD
YEARLY LOW
2.3659 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4899 LRD

2013 MUR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 2.6933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 2.3659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3274 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4157 to the December average rate of 2.6695, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.6933 was up 4.82% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.5694, 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 13,467 LRD
2012 Average 12,253 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 11,830 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,636.95 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6971
2.3665
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LRD 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 2.4096, compared to 2.5702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.1109 LRD (High: 2.6820 / Low: 2.5711). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 LRD (High: 2.4100 / Low: 2.3793).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1109
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.6695) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2937 (+12.36%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.6695
2012 Avg (December) 2.3758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4399 2.3659 2.4157
February 2.4428 2.4080 2.4260
March 2.4100 2.3793 2.3940
April 2.4159 2.3744 2.3944
May 2.4428 2.3689 2.4025
June 2.4742 2.3875 2.4248
July 2.4481 2.3874 2.4172
August 2.5377 2.4322 2.5055
September 2.5794 2.4812 2.5479
October 2.6820 2.5711 2.6392
November 2.6843 2.6165 2.6420
December 2.6933 2.6461 2.6695