YEARLY HIGH
31.3870 MUR
YEARLY LOW
28.6039 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.0885 MUR

2012 BMD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BMD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 31.3870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 28.6039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7830 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3527 to the December average rate of 30.7664, 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 31.3870 was up 1.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 30.8041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156,935 MUR
2011 Average 143,112 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 143,020 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,915.23 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

31.2762
28.7433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 29.3432, compared to 30.8338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.3432
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.8338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 1.4836 MUR (High: 31.2250 / Low: 29.7414). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3635 MUR (High: 31.1764 / Low: 30.8130).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.4836
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3635

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 0.3984 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 31.0651) against the same month in 2011 (average: 28.1050), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9601 (+10.53%).

2012 Avg (July) 31.0651
2011 Avg (July) 28.1050

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.6000 29.0474 29.3527
February 29.3650 28.6039 28.9543
March 29.3002 28.7218 29.0586
April 29.4746 28.7801 29.0304
May 29.9230 28.8006 29.3119
June 31.2250 29.7414 30.3509
July 31.3870 30.6672 31.0651
August 31.0175 30.3242 30.6850
September 30.6892 30.2891 30.4852
October 31.3201 30.6305 30.9651
November 31.1764 30.8130 31.0358
December 30.9711 30.5762 30.7664