YEARLY HIGH
16.4777 XAF
YEARLY LOW
15.6568 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.0442 XAF

2013 MUR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 25, valuing the pair at 16.4777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 15.6568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8209 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1109 to the December average rate of 15.8238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 16.4777 was down 7.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 17.8207, 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 82,388 XAF
2012 Average 84,847 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 78,284 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,104.38 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

16.3401
15.7768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XAF 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 16.1466, compared to 15.9418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was February, with a trading range of 0.5395 XAF (High: 16.2815 / Low: 15.7420). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2345 XAF (High: 16.1190 / Low: 15.8845).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5395
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2345

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1923 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 16.2932) against the same month in 2012 (average: 17.0907), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7975 (-4.67%).

2013 Avg (March) 16.2932
2012 Avg (March) 17.0907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.3834 15.8525 16.1109
February 16.2815 15.7420 16.0228
March 16.4777 16.0941 16.2932
April 16.3668 16.0054 16.1865
May 16.3471 16.0395 16.2292
June 16.1911 15.9065 16.0369
July 16.4254 15.9523 16.1317
August 16.1190 15.8845 15.9694
September 16.1625 15.7564 15.9434
October 16.0079 15.6568 15.8432
November 16.1384 15.7861 15.9392
December 15.9318 15.6957 15.8238