YEARLY HIGH
50.4156 MUR
YEARLY LOW
44.9756 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
47.6936 MUR

2012 GBP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 50.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 44.9756.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4400 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.5290 to the December average rate of 49.6361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 50.4156 was up 4.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 48.3619, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 252,078 MUR
2011 Average 229,453 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 224,878 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,200.10 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

50.2061
45.1038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 46.2640, compared to 49.1231 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.8591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.2640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.1231

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 2.9593 MUR (High: 48.7138 / Low: 45.7546). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6820 MUR (High: 49.9947 / Low: 49.3127).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.9593
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.2463 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 49.7809) against the same month in 2011 (average: 45.7117), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0692 (+8.90%).

2012 Avg (October) 49.7809
2011 Avg (October) 45.7117

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 46.5905 44.9756 45.5290
February 46.4625 45.2399 45.7690
March 46.4918 45.4478 45.9838
April 47.4119 45.6591 46.4704
May 47.6415 46.0266 46.6617
June 48.7138 45.7546 47.1700
July 48.9639 47.6661 48.4600
August 48.6507 47.7118 48.2234
September 49.6014 48.4201 49.1038
October 50.4156 49.2591 49.7809
November 49.9947 49.3127 49.5346
December 49.9861 49.2482 49.6361