2012 KES to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3728 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.3361 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3561 MUR

2012 KES to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.3728. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.3361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0367 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3409 to the December average rate of 0.3579, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3728 was down 2.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3810, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,864 MUR

2011 Average 1,621 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,681 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.25 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3718

0.3381

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KES 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 0.3492, compared to 0.3630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3492

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0259 MUR (High: 0.3709 / Low: 0.3450). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 MUR (High: 0.3651 / Low: 0.3597).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3690) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3126), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0564 (+18.04%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3690

2011 Avg (July) 0.3126

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3524	0.3361	0.3409
February	0.3539	0.3447	0.3486
March	0.3571	0.3453	0.3506
April	0.3545	0.3466	0.3493
May	0.3536	0.3424	0.3479
June	0.3709	0.3450	0.3582
July	0.3728	0.3645	0.3690
August	0.3678	0.3607	0.3650
September	0.3642	0.3568	0.3602
October	0.3681	0.3604	0.3637
November	0.3651	0.3597	0.3625
December	0.3615	0.3560	0.3579