YEARLY HIGH
18.0534 MUR
YEARLY LOW
15.3579 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.2818 MUR

2012 GHS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GHS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 18.0534. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 15.3579.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6955 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3672 to the December average rate of 16.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.0534 was down 15.83% compared to the 2011 peak of 21.4479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,267 MUR
2011 Average 92,716 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 76,790 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,477.36 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.5473
15.3861
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 16.4421, compared to 16.1215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1.3086 MUR (High: 18.0534 / Low: 16.7448). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2538 MUR (High: 15.9079 / Low: 15.6541).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.3086
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2538

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.6441 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6441

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 17.3672) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.0394), the exchange rate shifted by -2.6722 (-13.33%).

2012 Avg (January) 17.3672
2011 Avg (January) 20.0394

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0534 16.7448 17.3672
February 17.4527 16.5291 17.1075
March 17.3415 16.1855 16.7133
April 16.3530 15.5657 16.0692
May 15.8354 15.3579 15.5662
June 16.1281 15.5445 15.8293
July 16.1643 15.6942 15.9147
August 15.9079 15.6541 15.7724
September 16.1862 15.7392 15.9764
October 16.7214 16.0852 16.4035
November 16.5711 16.2488 16.4377
December 16.3741 16.0779 16.2244