YEARLY HIGH
3.6597 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.3355 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4846 MUR

2012 MAD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 3.6597. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 3.3355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3242 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4078 to the December average rate of 3.6225, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.6597 was down 0.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.6770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 18,298 MUR
2011 Average 17,683 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 16,678 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,620.89 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.6462
3.3617
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 3.4228, compared to 3.5463 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1235 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5463

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.1826 MUR (High: 3.5341 / Low: 3.3515). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0543 MUR (High: 3.6490 / Low: 3.5948).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1826
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0543

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0421 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 3.6134) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.5417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0717 (+2.02%).

2012 Avg (October) 3.6134
2011 Avg (October) 3.5417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4839 3.3587 3.4078
February 3.4824 3.3983 3.4329
March 3.4719 3.3929 3.4395
April 3.4792 3.3765 3.4275
May 3.4544 3.3355 3.3854
June 3.5341 3.3515 3.4439
July 3.5514 3.4269 3.4699
August 3.4950 3.4203 3.4511
September 3.5791 3.4690 3.5330
October 3.6597 3.5627 3.6134
November 3.6237 3.5630 3.5879
December 3.6490 3.5948 3.6225