YEARLY HIGH
0.2954 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
0.2146 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2536 ZAR

2011 MUR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the MUR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 0.2954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0808 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2302 to the December average rate of 0.2805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.83% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.2954 was up 14.89% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.2571, 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 1,477 ZAR
2010 Average 1,194 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 1,073 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 403.80 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.2865
0.2251
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ZAR 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 0.2410, compared to 0.2661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0359 ZAR (High: 0.2872 / Low: 0.2513). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 ZAR (High: 0.2508 / Low: 0.2421).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0359
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.2814) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.2335), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0479 (+20.52%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.2814
2010 Avg (November) 0.2335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2454 0.2146 0.2302
February 0.2497 0.2367 0.2444
March 0.2475 0.2363 0.2408
April 0.2495 0.2363 0.2422
May 0.2508 0.2421 0.2461
June 0.2469 0.2364 0.2424
July 0.2462 0.2367 0.2413
August 0.2617 0.2393 0.2544
September 0.2872 0.2513 0.2647
October 0.2823 0.2682 0.2744
November 0.2954 0.2718 0.2814
December 0.2890 0.2750 0.2805