YEARLY HIGH
2.9263 BDT
YEARLY LOW
2.5934 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.7248 BDT

2012 MUR to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 2.9263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 2.5934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3329 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8362 to the December average rate of 2.6255, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9263 was up 3.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.8204, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,632 BDT
2011 Average 12,950 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 12,967 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,664.61 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.8955
2.6000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BDT 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 2.8067, compared to 2.6429 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6429

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1329 BDT (High: 2.9066 / Low: 2.7737). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 BDT (High: 2.6427 / Low: 2.6009).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1329
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0946 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.8709) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.4200), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4509 (+18.63%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.8709
2011 Avg (February) 2.4200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9066 2.7737 2.8362
February 2.9263 2.8028 2.8709
March 2.8441 2.7968 2.8163
April 2.8451 2.7781 2.8207
May 2.8478 2.7383 2.7952
June 2.7556 2.6242 2.7006
July 2.6817 2.6020 2.6370
August 2.6877 2.6317 2.6589
September 2.7019 2.6562 2.6820
October 2.6641 2.5934 2.6292
November 2.6529 2.6070 2.6246
December 2.6427 2.6009 2.6255