YEARLY HIGH
20.8153 MUR
YEARLY LOW
18.7842 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.7578 MUR

2012 BAM to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BAM to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 20.8153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 18.7842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0311 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.3467 to the December average rate of 20.6110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 20.8153 was down 1.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.0545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,076 MUR
2011 Average 101,703 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 93,921 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,155.64 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

20.7556
19.0199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 19.4379, compared to 20.0778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.4379
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 1.0733 MUR (High: 19.9508 / Low: 18.8775). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3704 MUR (High: 20.7617 / Low: 20.3913).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.0733
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3704

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3538 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 20.5282) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.3105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2177 (+1.07%).

2012 Avg (October) 20.5282
2011 Avg (October) 20.3105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8222 19.0206 19.3467
February 19.9060 19.3549 19.5603
March 19.8301 19.3547 19.6042
April 19.8208 19.2142 19.5184
May 19.6875 18.7842 19.1645
June 19.9508 18.8775 19.4332
July 20.0859 19.2131 19.5106
August 19.7008 19.2491 19.4304
September 20.3693 19.5655 20.0426
October 20.8153 20.2103 20.5282
November 20.5690 20.1848 20.3441
December 20.7617 20.3913 20.6110