YEARLY HIGH
0.6511 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5846 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6138 MUR

2012 AFN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AFN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.6511. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 0.5846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0665 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6363 to the December average rate of 0.5977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6511 was down 9.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,256 MUR
2011 Average 3,239 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,923 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.33 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6479
0.5893
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.6125, compared to 0.6151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0484 MUR (High: 0.6332 / Low: 0.5848). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 MUR (High: 0.6063 / Low: 0.5982).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0484
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0348 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0348

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.6430) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6532), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-1.56%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.6430
2011 Avg (July) 0.6532

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6457 0.6273 0.6363
February 0.6332 0.5848 0.6015
March 0.6062 0.5883 0.6008
April 0.6093 0.5966 0.6012
May 0.6193 0.5963 0.6067
June 0.6464 0.6162 0.6286
July 0.6511 0.6346 0.6430
August 0.6411 0.6262 0.6346
September 0.6363 0.6022 0.6193
October 0.6063 0.5982 0.6021
November 0.6018 0.5846 0.5942
December 0.6057 0.5922 0.5977