YEARLY HIGH
0.4744 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.4005 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4351 SCR

2011 MUR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MUR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 26, valuing the pair at 0.4744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.4005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0740 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4127 to the December average rate of 0.4573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4744 was up 10.38% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.4298, 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 2,372 SCR
2010 Average 1,981 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 2,002 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369.75 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.4618
0.4082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SCR 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 0.4307, compared to 0.4395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0089 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4307
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.0312 SCR (High: 0.4744 / Low: 0.4432). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 SCR (High: 0.4246 / Low: 0.4129).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0312
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.4573) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.4036), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0537 (+13.32%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.4573
2010 Avg (December) 0.4036

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4255 0.4005 0.4127
February 0.4246 0.4129 0.4190
March 0.4402 0.4177 0.4287
April 0.4594 0.4296 0.4413
May 0.4594 0.4296 0.4444
June 0.4510 0.4257 0.4379
July 0.4486 0.4258 0.4351
August 0.4544 0.4318 0.4396
September 0.4478 0.4194 0.4319
October 0.4453 0.4208 0.4326
November 0.4513 0.4308 0.4407
December 0.4744 0.4432 0.4573