YEARLY HIGH
0.2581 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.2276 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2436 BOB

2011 MUR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MUR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 29, valuing the pair at 0.2581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0305 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2321 to the December average rate of 0.2363, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2581 was up 7.83% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2394, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,291 BOB
2010 Average 1,144 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 1,138 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 152.35 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2542
0.2301
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BOB 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 0.2442, compared to 0.2429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0149 BOB (High: 0.2517 / Low: 0.2369). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 BOB (High: 0.2402 / Low: 0.2365).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 0.2522) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0223 (+9.68%).

2011 Avg (April) 0.2522
2010 Avg (April) 0.2299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2390 0.2276 0.2321
February 0.2402 0.2365 0.2383
March 0.2469 0.2401 0.2436
April 0.2581 0.2468 0.2522
May 0.2581 0.2452 0.2508
June 0.2540 0.2406 0.2485
July 0.2513 0.2431 0.2478
August 0.2526 0.2449 0.2494
September 0.2517 0.2369 0.2438
October 0.2436 0.2342 0.2409
November 0.2433 0.2356 0.2395
December 0.2382 0.2337 0.2363