YEARLY HIGH
111.4546 MUR
YEARLY LOW
103.0535 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
107.3929 MUR

2012 KWD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KWD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 111.4546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 103.0535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4012 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 105.3057 to the December average rate of 109.3330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 111.4546 was up 1.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 109.5404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 557,273 MUR
2011 Average 517,605 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 515,267 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,005.83 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

110.9483
103.7057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 105.2735, compared to 109.5122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2387 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 105.2735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.5122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 5.3020 MUR (High: 111.2795 / Low: 105.9775). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2002 MUR (High: 109.9341 / Low: 108.7339).

June Spread (Volatile) ±5.3020
December Spread (Stable) ±1.2002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.5967 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5967

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 110.3448) against the same month in 2011 (average: 102.5393), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8055 (+7.61%).

2012 Avg (July) 110.3448
2011 Avg (July) 102.5393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 106.3463 104.2844 105.3057
February 105.4978 103.0535 104.3092
March 104.9709 103.1442 104.3377
April 105.8538 103.3221 104.3601
May 106.8670 103.6152 105.0090
June 111.2795 105.9775 108.3192
July 111.4546 109.2335 110.3448
August 110.0355 107.5289 108.7481
September 109.2207 107.9650 108.4357
October 111.3587 109.1307 110.1758
November 110.6224 109.2660 110.0359
December 109.9341 108.7339 109.3330