2013 ZAR to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 ZAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the ZAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.6224. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.8752.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7472 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4927 to the December average rate of 2.9211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.6224 was down 6.52% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.8753, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.3641, compared to 3.0445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3196 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.3622 MUR (High: 3.4720 / Low: 3.1097). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0826 MUR (High: 3.0350 / Low: 2.9524).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2013. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2464 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 3.4927) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.6656), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1729 (-4.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.6224 | 3.3829 | 3.4927 |
| February | 3.5066 | 3.4203 | 3.4511 |
| March | 3.4249 | 3.3197 | 3.3806 |
| April | 3.5009 | 3.3620 | 3.4192 |
| May | 3.4720 | 3.1097 | 3.3436 |
| June | 3.1636 | 3.0367 | 3.0972 |
| July | 3.1827 | 3.0527 | 3.1315 |
| August | 3.1544 | 2.9705 | 3.0665 |
| September | 3.1993 | 3.0028 | 3.0882 |
| October | 3.1185 | 3.0116 | 3.0675 |
| November | 3.0350 | 2.9524 | 2.9920 |
| December | 2.9859 | 2.8752 | 2.9211 |