YEARLY HIGH
4.3306 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.0921 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1988 MUR

2014 SBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 6, valuing the pair at 4.3306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 4.0921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2384 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1993 to the December average rate of 4.1779, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.3306 was down 2.25% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.4303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,653 MUR
2013 Average 21,522 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 20,461 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,192.23 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.3016
4.1200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 4.1617, compared to 4.2359 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1617
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2359

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.1518 MUR (High: 4.2575 / Low: 4.1057). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0396 MUR (High: 4.1590 / Low: 4.1194).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1518
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0396

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0692 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0692

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2014: 4.2865) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.3234), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0369 (-0.85%).

2014 Avg (September) 4.2865
2013 Avg (September) 4.3234

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2253 4.1659 4.1993
February 4.1950 4.1407 4.1623
March 4.1590 4.1194 4.1452
April 4.1577 4.1145 4.1464
May 4.1742 4.0921 4.1351
June 4.2084 4.1392 4.1818
July 4.2203 4.1732 4.1978
August 4.2936 4.2123 4.2452
September 4.3306 4.2576 4.2865
October 4.2870 4.2332 4.2609
November 4.2773 4.2164 4.2471
December 4.2575 4.1057 4.1779