YEARLY HIGH
0.2444 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.2309 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2382 SBD

2014 MUR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MUR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.2444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 6, dropping to 0.2309.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0135 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2381 to the December average rate of 0.2394, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2444 was up 2.15% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2392, 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 1,222 SBD
2013 Average 1,162 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 1,155 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 67.28 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2427
0.2324
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SBD 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 0.2403, compared to 0.2361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0042 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0087 SBD (High: 0.2436 / Low: 0.2349). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 SBD (High: 0.2428 / Low: 0.2404).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.2418) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+4.36%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.2418
2013 Avg (May) 0.2317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2400 0.2367 0.2381
February 0.2415 0.2384 0.2403
March 0.2428 0.2404 0.2412
April 0.2430 0.2405 0.2412
May 0.2444 0.2396 0.2418
June 0.2416 0.2376 0.2391
July 0.2396 0.2370 0.2382
August 0.2374 0.2329 0.2356
September 0.2349 0.2309 0.2333
October 0.2362 0.2333 0.2347
November 0.2372 0.2338 0.2355
December 0.2436 0.2349 0.2394