2013 MUR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

615.6369 STD

YEARLY LOW

579.4806 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

599.9212 STD

2013 MUR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 615.6369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 579.4806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.1563 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 602.7708 to the December average rate of 592.1736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 615.6369 was down 7.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 667.7512, 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 3,078,185 STD

2012 Average 3,180,419 STD

Yearly Trough Low 2,897,403 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,781.70 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

610.6554

590.4934

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to STD 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 603.7333, compared to 596.1091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.6242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 603.7333

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 596.1091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 23.7845 STD (High: 603.2651 / Low: 579.4806). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 11.5241 STD (High: 597.8497 / Low: 586.3256).

August Spread (Volatile) ±23.7845

October Spread (Stable) ±11.5241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 8.6409 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.6409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 608.9752) against the same month in 2012 (average: 639.2247), the exchange rate shifted by -30.2495 (-4.73%).

2013 Avg (March) 608.9752

2012 Avg (March) 639.2247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	610.8133	592.3802	602.7708
February	609.2701	588.6309	598.9569
March	615.6369	602.2569	608.9752
April	612.2386	597.5073	605.9081
May	610.3102	592.6699	605.5015
June	610.5024	587.3662	600.2871
July	612.0594	598.0644	604.2483
August	603.2651	579.4806	595.6074
September	602.8319	589.6370	596.0359
October	597.8497	586.3256	592.2980
November	604.5956	589.6753	596.2911
December	596.4769	584.6077	592.1736