YEARLY HIGH
15.6935 MUR
YEARLY LOW
14.3020 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0442 MUR

2012 BBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 15.6935. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 14.3020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3915 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.6764 to the December average rate of 15.3832, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 15.6935 was up 1.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.4020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,467 MUR
2011 Average 71,556 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 71,510 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,957.61 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

15.6381
14.3716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 14.6716, compared to 15.4169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7453 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.6716
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.4169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.7418 MUR (High: 15.6125 / Low: 14.8707). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1817 MUR (High: 15.5882 / Low: 15.4065).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7418
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1817

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1992 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1992

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 15.5326) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.0525), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4801 (+10.53%).

2012 Avg (July) 15.5326
2011 Avg (July) 14.0525

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.8000 14.5237 14.6764
February 14.6825 14.3020 14.4772
March 14.6501 14.3609 14.5293
April 14.7373 14.3900 14.5152
May 14.9615 14.4003 14.6559
June 15.6125 14.8707 15.1755
July 15.6935 15.3336 15.5326
August 15.5087 15.1621 15.3425
September 15.3446 15.1446 15.2426
October 15.6600 15.3152 15.4825
November 15.5882 15.4065 15.5179
December 15.4855 15.2881 15.3832