YEARLY HIGH
1.0438 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.9057 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9684 MUR

2012 GMD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 1.0438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 0.9057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1380 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9902 to the December average rate of 0.9923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0438 was down 6.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,219 MUR
2011 Average 5,082 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,529 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 690.24 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0129
0.9143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.9709, compared to 0.9660 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9660

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.1375 MUR (High: 1.0438 / Low: 0.9063). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0158 MUR (High: 0.9304 / Low: 0.9146).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1375
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0158

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0415 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0415

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.0047) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0126 (+1.27%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.0047
2011 Avg (November) 0.9921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0217 0.9718 0.9902
February 0.9819 0.9340 0.9541
March 0.9799 0.9333 0.9526
April 0.9961 0.9590 0.9811
May 0.9801 0.9550 0.9652
June 0.9991 0.9515 0.9819
July 1.0001 0.9732 0.9880
August 0.9801 0.9152 0.9641
September 0.9304 0.9146 0.9225
October 0.9367 0.9057 0.9247
November 1.0438 0.9063 1.0047
December 1.0307 0.9403 0.9923