2012 LKR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2600 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.2207 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2363 MUR

2012 LKR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.2600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.2207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0393 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2578 to the December average rate of 0.2402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2600 was down 6.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2777, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,300 MUR

2011 Average 1,295 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,103 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 196.60 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2610

0.2225

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.2364, compared to 0.2361 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2364

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2361

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0242 MUR (High: 0.2566 / Low: 0.2324). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 MUR (High: 0.2398 / Low: 0.2363).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0242

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2578) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2717), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0139 (-5.10%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2578

2011 Avg (January) 0.2717

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2600	0.2552	0.2578
February	0.2566	0.2324	0.2467
March	0.2401	0.2209	0.2314
April	0.2305	0.2207	0.2257
May	0.2301	0.2228	0.2268
June	0.2338	0.2250	0.2300
July	0.2391	0.2293	0.2341
August	0.2354	0.2290	0.2324
September	0.2372	0.2294	0.2317
October	0.2413	0.2374	0.2400
November	0.2398	0.2363	0.2382
December	0.2418	0.2375	0.2402