2012 BTN to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6190 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.5274 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5718 MUR

2012 BTN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.6190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.5274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0916 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5736 to the December average rate of 0.5629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6190 was down 10.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6894, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,095 MUR

2011 Average 3,076 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 2,637 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 457.88 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6023

0.5335

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.5636, compared to 0.5800 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0163 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5636

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5800

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0540 MUR (High: 0.6121 / Low: 0.5581). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 MUR (High: 0.6014 / Low: 0.5889).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0540

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0225 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.5846) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5888), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-0.70%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.5846

2011 Avg (October) 0.5888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5974	0.5485	0.5736
February	0.5955	0.5708	0.5878
March	0.5883	0.5616	0.5772
April	0.5721	0.5493	0.5617
May	0.5530	0.5274	0.5392
June	0.5545	0.5350	0.5422
July	0.6073	0.5547	0.5818
August	0.6014	0.5889	0.5966
September	0.6121	0.5581	0.5876
October	0.6190	0.5744	0.5846
November	0.5756	0.5544	0.5662
December	0.5700	0.5557	0.5629