YEARLY HIGH
0.3608 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2883 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3304 MUR

2013 NPR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.3608. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 0.2883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0725 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3530 to the December average rate of 0.3057, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3608 was down 3.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,804 MUR
2012 Average 1,764 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,442 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362.57 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3634
0.2964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to MUR 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 0.3518, compared to 0.3091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0427 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3518
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0304 MUR (High: 0.3193 / Low: 0.2889). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 MUR (High: 0.3608 / Low: 0.3552).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0304
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0212 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 0.3578) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.3515), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+1.81%).

2013 Avg (April) 0.3578
2012 Avg (April) 0.3515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3579 0.3479 0.3530
February 0.3587 0.3527 0.3556
March 0.3595 0.3522 0.3566
April 0.3608 0.3552 0.3578
May 0.3595 0.3447 0.3545
June 0.3445 0.3235 0.3333
July 0.3291 0.3189 0.3251
August 0.3193 0.2889 0.3083
September 0.3091 0.2883 0.3020
October 0.3122 0.3049 0.3080
November 0.3124 0.3027 0.3053
December 0.3101 0.3031 0.3057