YEARLY HIGH
7.2571 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.7752 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.4194 MUR

2013 VEF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 7.2571. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 4.7752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4819 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1330 to the December average rate of 4.8105, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 7.2571 was down 0.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.3132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,286 MUR
2012 Average 35,044 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 23,876 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,409.50 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

7.3674
4.5781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 5.9676, compared to 4.8712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 2.3505 MUR (High: 7.2571 / Low: 4.9067). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 MUR (High: 4.9731 / Low: 4.9303).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3505
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.7647 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7647

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 6.7105) against the same month in 2012 (average: 6.7666), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0561 (-0.83%).

2013 Avg (March) 6.7105
2012 Avg (March) 6.7666

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1638 7.0937 7.1330
February 7.2110 7.0890 7.1349
March 7.2571 4.9067 6.7105
April 4.9731 4.9303 4.9458
May 4.9811 4.9166 4.9495
June 4.9571 4.8882 4.9321
July 4.9770 4.9060 4.9388
August 4.9242 4.8745 4.9034
September 4.9328 4.8495 4.8994
October 4.8900 4.7752 4.8262
November 4.9026 4.7893 4.8489
December 4.8445 4.7801 4.8105