YEARLY HIGH
0.3472 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.2764 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3132 LSL

2013 MUR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.3472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0708 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2862 to the December average rate of 0.3424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3472 was up 20.65% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2877, 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 1,736 LSL
2012 Average 1,364 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,382 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.12 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3481
0.2806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LSL 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 0.2978, compared to 0.3287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0309 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2978
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0333 LSL (High: 0.3219 / Low: 0.2887). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0082 LSL (High: 0.2936 / Low: 0.2854).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0333
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 0.3424) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2804), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0621 (+22.14%).

2013 Avg (December) 0.3424
2012 Avg (December) 0.2804

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2950 0.2764 0.2862
February 0.2936 0.2854 0.2901
March 0.3023 0.2918 0.2957
April 0.2977 0.2854 0.2925
May 0.3219 0.2887 0.2993
June 0.3299 0.3152 0.3228
July 0.3264 0.3132 0.3192
August 0.3366 0.3166 0.3262
September 0.3341 0.3132 0.3241
October 0.3317 0.3207 0.3261
November 0.3384 0.3292 0.3343
December 0.3472 0.3356 0.3424