YEARLY HIGH
0.2580 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2261 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2406 MUR

2012 ISK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ISK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.2580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.2261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0319 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2374 to the December average rate of 0.2428, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2580 was down 3.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2667, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,290 MUR
2011 Average 1,234 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,130 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159.74 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2581
0.2265
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 0.2334, compared to 0.2479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0144 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0189 MUR (High: 0.2475 / Low: 0.2287). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 MUR (High: 0.2319 / Low: 0.2273).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0189
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.2554) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+4.93%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.2554
2011 Avg (August) 0.2434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2405 0.2349 0.2374
February 0.2381 0.2278 0.2348
March 0.2319 0.2273 0.2302
April 0.2335 0.2261 0.2291
May 0.2342 0.2269 0.2309
June 0.2475 0.2287 0.2381
July 0.2566 0.2400 0.2468
August 0.2580 0.2497 0.2554
September 0.2517 0.2452 0.2484
October 0.2531 0.2430 0.2496
November 0.2468 0.2410 0.2440
December 0.2470 0.2376 0.2428