YEARLY HIGH
1.0236 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.9122 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9678 MUR

2013 RUB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 1.0236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.9122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1114 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0135 to the December average rate of 0.9212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0236 was up 1.41% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,118 MUR
2012 Average 4,846 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,561 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 557.04 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0244
0.9118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.9972, compared to 0.9385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0443 MUR (High: 0.9692 / Low: 0.9249). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 MUR (High: 1.0203 / Low: 1.0049).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0443
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0341 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0341

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.0151) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+4.55%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.0151
2012 Avg (February) 0.9709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0203 1.0049 1.0135
February 1.0236 1.0080 1.0151
March 1.0164 0.9984 1.0076
April 1.0093 0.9795 0.9926
May 0.9998 0.9799 0.9942
June 0.9779 0.9436 0.9601
July 0.9630 0.9330 0.9484
August 0.9433 0.9250 0.9350
September 0.9692 0.9249 0.9466
October 0.9591 0.9382 0.9471
November 0.9488 0.9140 0.9326
December 0.9298 0.9122 0.9212