YEARLY HIGH
13.8182 MUR
YEARLY LOW
12.9172 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.3163 MUR

2013 WST to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 13.8182. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 12.9172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9010 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.4053 to the December average rate of 13.0273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 13.8182 was up 0.80% compared to the 2012 peak of 13.7084, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 69,091 MUR
2012 Average 65,113 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 64,586 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,504.85 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

13.6977
12.9664
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 13.4845, compared to 13.1482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.4845
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.4848 MUR (High: 13.4020 / Low: 12.9172). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1291 MUR (High: 13.4757 / Low: 13.3466).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4848
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1291

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1670 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2013: 13.6367) against the same month in 2012 (average: 12.7668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8700 (+6.81%).

2013 Avg (April) 13.6367
2012 Avg (April) 12.7668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4757 13.3466 13.4053
February 13.6206 13.3891 13.4626
March 13.5871 13.4203 13.5119
April 13.8182 13.5457 13.6367
May 13.6200 13.4338 13.5288
June 13.5748 13.2240 13.3617
July 13.3315 13.1842 13.2418
August 13.2096 13.0020 13.0841
September 13.2967 13.0261 13.2034
October 13.3251 13.0114 13.1581
November 13.4020 12.9172 13.1744
December 13.1265 12.9705 13.0273