YEARLY HIGH
4.6599 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.3857 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9622 MUR

2011 ZAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 4.6599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 3.3857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2742 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3498 to the December average rate of 3.5659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.6599 was up 1.32% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.5993, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 232,995 MUR
2010 Average 209,701 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 169,286 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,708.28 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.4292
3.4770
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 4.1527, compared to 3.7717 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3810 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1527
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7717

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was January, with a trading range of 0.5842 MUR (High: 4.6599 / Low: 4.0757). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1433 MUR (High: 4.1300 / Low: 3.9867).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5842
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1433

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2569 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 4.3498) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.9775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3723 (+9.36%).

2011 Avg (January) 4.3498
2010 Avg (January) 3.9775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6599 4.0757 4.3498
February 4.2242 4.0046 4.0930
March 4.2327 4.0403 4.1542
April 4.2326 4.0086 4.1288
May 4.1300 3.9867 4.0641
June 4.2292 4.0497 4.1266
July 4.2242 4.0614 4.1443
August 4.1783 3.8208 3.9329
September 3.9791 3.4817 3.7852
October 3.7288 3.5424 3.6456
November 3.6795 3.3857 3.5564
December 3.6368 3.4605 3.5659