YEARLY HIGH
7.1337 MUR
YEARLY LOW
5.2761 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.8431 MUR

2013 SDG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 10, valuing the pair at 7.1337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 5.2761.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8575 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9449 to the December average rate of 5.3093, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.1337 was down 38.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 11.6733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,668 MUR
2012 Average 45,369 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 26,381 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,287.64 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.2326
5.1344
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 7.0122, compared to 6.6739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3383 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 1.6645 MUR (High: 6.9942 / Low: 5.3297). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0697 MUR (High: 5.3459 / Low: 5.2761).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.6645
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0697

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.4859 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4859

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 7.0524) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8.3367), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2843 (-15.41%).

2013 Avg (July) 7.0524
2012 Avg (July) 8.3367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.9918 6.9077 6.9449
February 7.0163 6.8860 6.9389
March 7.0811 6.9706 7.0357
April 7.0942 7.0104 7.0538
May 7.1241 6.9972 7.0577
June 7.0941 6.9706 7.0423
July 7.1337 7.0001 7.0524
August 7.0562 6.9542 7.0015
September 7.0690 6.9152 6.9959
October 6.9862 6.8083 6.8892
November 6.9942 5.3297 6.7951
December 5.3459 5.2761 5.3093