YEARLY HIGH
0.4290 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.3727 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3925 SCR

2013 MUR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.4290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 0.3727.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0563 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4249 to the December average rate of 0.3984, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4290 was down 13.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4954, 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 2,145 SCR
2012 Average 2,284 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,863 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.49 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4297
0.3716
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 0.3925, compared to 0.3926 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3925
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3926

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.0260 SCR (High: 0.3997 / Low: 0.3737). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 SCR (High: 0.4007 / Low: 0.3957).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0260
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.4249) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4730), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0481 (-10.17%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.4249
2012 Avg (January) 0.4730

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4290 0.4185 0.4249
February 0.4192 0.3985 0.4119
March 0.3997 0.3737 0.3815
April 0.3791 0.3727 0.3765
May 0.3809 0.3748 0.3783
June 0.3854 0.3782 0.3820
July 0.3895 0.3812 0.3855
August 0.3931 0.3867 0.3889
September 0.3949 0.3875 0.3904
October 0.4004 0.3913 0.3970
November 0.4003 0.3902 0.3952
December 0.4007 0.3957 0.3984