YEARLY HIGH
5.3399 NGN
YEARLY LOW
5.0382 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1720 NGN

2013 MUR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 5.3399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 5.0382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3017 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1178 to the December average rate of 5.2575, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.3399 was down 4.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 5.5684, 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 26,699 NGN
2012 Average 26,400 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 25,191 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,508.45 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.2858
5.0558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to NGN 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 5.1133, compared to 5.2306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1174 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1133
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was June, with a trading range of 0.1781 NGN (High: 5.2516 / Low: 5.0734). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0733 NGN (High: 5.1135 / Low: 5.0403).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1781
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0733

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0624 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 5.2667) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.0777), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1890 (+3.72%).

2013 Avg (October) 5.2667
2012 Avg (October) 5.0777

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1550 5.0575 5.1178
February 5.1786 5.0880 5.1385
March 5.1540 5.0665 5.1006
April 5.1220 5.0382 5.0841
May 5.1135 5.0403 5.0750
June 5.2516 5.0734 5.1636
July 5.2169 5.1220 5.1847
August 5.2832 5.1534 5.2167
September 5.2989 5.2044 5.2540
October 5.3399 5.1978 5.2667
November 5.2740 5.1401 5.2042
December 5.3156 5.2024 5.2575