2012 MUR to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MUR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MUR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 1.7105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 1.5359.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1746 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5716 to the December average rate of 1.6732, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7105 was up 1.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.6838, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MUR to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.6338, compared to 1.6272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1308 AFN (High: 1.7099 / Low: 1.5792). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 AFN (High: 1.6717 / Low: 1.6495).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0574 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.6831) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6620), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0210 (+1.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.5941 | 1.5487 | 1.5716 |
| February | 1.7099 | 1.5792 | 1.6636 |
| March | 1.6998 | 1.6496 | 1.6644 |
| April | 1.6763 | 1.6413 | 1.6635 |
| May | 1.6769 | 1.6147 | 1.6485 |
| June | 1.6228 | 1.5471 | 1.5911 |
| July | 1.5758 | 1.5359 | 1.5552 |
| August | 1.5969 | 1.5599 | 1.5759 |
| September | 1.6604 | 1.5717 | 1.6154 |
| October | 1.6717 | 1.6495 | 1.6608 |
| November | 1.7105 | 1.6616 | 1.6831 |
| December | 1.6885 | 1.6510 | 1.6732 |