YEARLY HIGH
4.5092 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.1540 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3328 MUR

2012 BOB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 4.5092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 4.1540.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3552 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2576 to the December average rate of 4.4034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.5092 was up 2.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.3928, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,546 MUR
2011 Average 20,540 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 20,770 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,776.03 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4794
4.1734
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 4.2499, compared to 4.4157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2499
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.1895 MUR (High: 4.4869 / Low: 4.2974). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0602 MUR (High: 4.4586 / Low: 4.3984).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1895
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0602

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0588 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0588

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.4539) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4182 (+10.36%).

2012 Avg (July) 4.4539
2011 Avg (July) 4.0357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2998 4.2188 4.2576
February 4.2558 4.1540 4.1989
March 4.2402 4.1713 4.2102
April 4.2669 4.1657 4.2117
May 4.3023 4.1680 4.2439
June 4.4869 4.2974 4.3771
July 4.5092 4.3991 4.4539
August 4.4468 4.3398 4.3951
September 4.4086 4.3353 4.3691
October 4.4893 4.3958 4.4322
November 4.4586 4.3984 4.4407
December 4.4345 4.3689 4.4034