YEARLY HIGH
2.9752 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.2562 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6410 MUR

2015 SCR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 2.9752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.2562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7191 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3195 to the December average rate of 2.8255, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.9752 was up 17.22% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.5381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,876 MUR
2014 Average 12,094 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 11,281 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,595.45 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.8761
2.2689
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 2.5345, compared to 2.7475 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7475

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 0.3301 MUR (High: 2.7258 / Low: 2.3957). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0804 MUR (High: 2.7491 / Low: 2.6687).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3301
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0804

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0518 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 2.8255) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.2602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5653 (+25.01%).

2015 Avg (December) 2.8255
2014 Avg (December) 2.2602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.4074 2.2562 2.3195
February 2.4060 2.3143 2.3660
March 2.7258 2.3957 2.6019
April 2.7241 2.5537 2.6587
May 2.6683 2.5351 2.6069
June 2.7104 2.6197 2.6542
July 2.7810 2.6261 2.7023
August 2.7491 2.6687 2.7045
September 2.7949 2.6208 2.7126
October 2.8183 2.6297 2.7288
November 2.8963 2.6953 2.8113
December 2.9752 2.7148 2.8255