YEARLY HIGH
8.6081 MUR
YEARLY LOW
8.2512 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.4577 MUR

2013 QAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 8.6081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 8.2512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3569 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4145 to the December average rate of 8.3135, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 8.6081 was down 0.15% compared to the 2012 peak of 8.6211, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 43,040 MUR
2012 Average 41,327 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 41,256 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,784.44 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

8.5777
8.2895
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 8.4972, compared to 8.4182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was October, with a trading range of 0.1994 MUR (High: 8.4506 / Low: 8.2512). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0734 MUR (High: 8.5939 / Low: 8.5205).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1994
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0734

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1260 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 8.5537) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.0512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5026 (+6.24%).

2013 Avg (May) 8.5537
2012 Avg (May) 8.0512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.4508 8.3691 8.4145
February 8.5066 8.3616 8.4162
March 8.5814 8.4787 8.5292
April 8.5939 8.5205 8.5477
May 8.6081 8.4973 8.5537
June 8.5707 8.4473 8.5220
July 8.5990 8.4777 8.5342
August 8.5193 8.4236 8.4735
September 8.5334 8.3802 8.4668
October 8.4506 8.2512 8.3408
November 8.4758 8.2775 8.3805
December 8.3706 8.2610 8.3135