YEARLY HIGH
4.0998 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.7568 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9408 MUR

2012 BWP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 4.0998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 3.7568.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3429 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9385 to the December average rate of 3.9189, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0998 was down 13.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.7576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,499 MUR
2011 Average 20,914 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 18,784 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,714.69 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.0354
3.8118
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 3.9259, compared to 3.9558 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.9558

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.2674 MUR (High: 4.0292 / Low: 3.7618). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0655 MUR (High: 3.9495 / Low: 3.8840).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2674
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0655

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 4.0167) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.2808), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2641 (-6.17%).

2012 Avg (July) 4.0167
2011 Avg (July) 4.2808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0335 3.8640 3.9385
February 4.0773 3.9414 3.9994
March 4.0507 3.9261 4.0042
April 3.9727 3.8302 3.9039
May 3.9276 3.7568 3.8304
June 4.0292 3.7618 3.8790
July 4.0998 3.9560 4.0167
August 4.0350 3.8993 3.9761
September 4.0209 3.9254 3.9778
October 3.9921 3.8583 3.9437
November 3.9423 3.8610 3.9013
December 3.9495 3.8840 3.9189