YEARLY HIGH
3.0916 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.2672 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7631 MUR

2015 ZAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the ZAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 24, valuing the pair at 3.0916. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2.2672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8244 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7917 to the December average rate of 2.3990, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.0916 was up 5.35% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.9347, 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 154,579 MUR
2014 Average 141,602 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 113,362 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,217.89 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.0689
2.3381
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 2.8990, compared to 2.6272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8990
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.2582 MUR (High: 2.5255 / Low: 2.2672). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0918 MUR (High: 2.8868 / Low: 2.7951).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2582
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0918

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1530 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 2.9526) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.8039), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1487 (+5.30%).

2015 Avg (March) 2.9526
2014 Avg (March) 2.8039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8727 2.7086 2.7917
February 2.9071 2.8001 2.8620
March 3.0916 2.8542 2.9526
April 3.0762 2.9223 3.0080
May 2.9651 2.8604 2.9239
June 2.8994 2.7941 2.8554
July 2.8868 2.7951 2.8465
August 2.8184 2.6447 2.7445
September 2.6636 2.5354 2.5915
October 2.6973 2.5466 2.6324
November 2.6061 2.4985 2.5494
December 2.5255 2.2672 2.3990