YEARLY HIGH
0.6910 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6119 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6445 MUR

2012 KGS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 26, valuing the pair at 0.6910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.6119.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0791 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6289 to the December average rate of 0.6491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6910 was up 5.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,455 MUR
2011 Average 3,104 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,060 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 395.45 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6881
0.6127
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.6262, compared to 0.6628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0365 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6262
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0453 MUR (High: 0.6880 / Low: 0.6428). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 MUR (High: 0.6596 / Low: 0.6524).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0453
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.6661) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0420 (+6.72%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.6661
2011 Avg (July) 0.6241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6370 0.6215 0.6289
February 0.6303 0.6119 0.6190
March 0.6291 0.6141 0.6228
April 0.6301 0.6138 0.6205
May 0.6375 0.6133 0.6229
June 0.6624 0.6311 0.6435
July 0.6910 0.6490 0.6661
August 0.6876 0.6758 0.6818
September 0.6880 0.6428 0.6654
October 0.6651 0.6505 0.6576
November 0.6596 0.6524 0.6566
December 0.6552 0.6440 0.6491