YEARLY HIGH
1.0962 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.9769 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0345 RUB

2013 MUR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 3, valuing the pair at 1.0962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 0.9769.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1193 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9867 to the December average rate of 1.0856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0962 was down 3.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1323, 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 5,481 RUB
2012 Average 5,163 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 4,885 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 596.57 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0956
0.9751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to RUB 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 1.0032, compared to 1.0658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0494 RUB (High: 1.0812 / Low: 1.0318). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 RUB (High: 0.9951 / Low: 0.9801).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0494
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 1.0856) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9985), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0871 (+8.72%).

2013 Avg (December) 1.0856
2012 Avg (December) 0.9985

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9951 0.9801 0.9867
February 0.9920 0.9769 0.9852
March 1.0016 0.9839 0.9924
April 1.0209 0.9908 1.0075
May 1.0205 1.0002 1.0059
June 1.0598 1.0226 1.0417
July 1.0718 1.0384 1.0545
August 1.0810 1.0602 1.0696
September 1.0812 1.0318 1.0567
October 1.0659 1.0427 1.0559
November 1.0940 1.0539 1.0723
December 1.0962 1.0755 1.0856