2013 WST to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 WST based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |