YEARLY HIGH
4.7439 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.1570 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4659 MUR

2015 SBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 4.7439. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 4.1570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5868 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2422 to the December average rate of 4.4555, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.7439 was up 9.54% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.3306, 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 23,719 MUR
2014 Average 20,995 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 20,785 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,934.24 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.6871
4.2017
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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 4.4643, compared to 4.4676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4643
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.3674 MUR (High: 4.7439 / Low: 4.3765). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0594 MUR (High: 4.4653 / Low: 4.4058).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3674
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0594

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1145 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 4.5967) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.1452), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4515 (+10.89%).

2015 Avg (March) 4.5967
2014 Avg (March) 4.1452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3072 4.1570 4.2422
February 4.3866 4.2111 4.2994
March 4.7439 4.3765 4.5967
April 4.6923 4.5138 4.6466
May 4.6084 4.4624 4.5321
June 4.5664 4.4245 4.4685
July 4.5175 4.4361 4.4832
August 4.4683 4.3967 4.4398
September 4.4653 4.4058 4.4412
October 4.5404 4.4009 4.4630
November 4.5772 4.4429 4.5227
December 4.5201 4.3980 4.4555