YEARLY HIGH
19.0905 MUR
YEARLY LOW
17.2668 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.0218 MUR

2012 GEL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 19.0905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 17.2668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8237 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5825 to the December average rate of 18.5398, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.0905 was up 7.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.7839, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,453 MUR
2011 Average 84,934 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 86,334 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,118.66 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

18.7971
17.3456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 17.8386, compared to 18.2051 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.8386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.2051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 1.1905 MUR (High: 18.8837 / Low: 17.6932). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2148 MUR (High: 18.6576 / Low: 18.4427).

October Spread (Volatile) ±1.1905
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2148

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.4685 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 18.5788) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.9408), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6380 (+9.67%).

2012 Avg (June) 18.5788
2011 Avg (June) 16.9408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.7739 17.4110 17.5825
February 17.8824 17.2668 17.4665
March 17.7819 17.2808 17.6101
April 18.0527 17.5480 17.7560
May 18.3916 17.6565 18.0373
June 19.0905 18.2342 18.5788
July 18.5580 17.8077 18.1103
August 17.9555 17.5587 17.7798
September 17.7480 17.5275 17.6390
October 18.8837 17.6932 18.4855
November 18.7905 18.5682 18.6761
December 18.6576 18.4427 18.5398