YEARLY HIGH
0.0699 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0637 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0665 BBD

2012 MUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.0637.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0681 to the December average rate of 0.0650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0699 was down 5.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0737, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 350 BBD
2011 Average 350 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 319 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.00 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0695
0.0639
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BBD 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 0.0682, compared to 0.0649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0682
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0032 BBD (High: 0.0672 / Low: 0.0641). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BBD (High: 0.0649 / Low: 0.0642).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0691) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0680), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+1.54%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0691
2011 Avg (February) 0.0680

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0689 0.0676 0.0681
February 0.0699 0.0681 0.0691
March 0.0696 0.0683 0.0688
April 0.0695 0.0679 0.0689
May 0.0694 0.0668 0.0682
June 0.0672 0.0641 0.0659
July 0.0652 0.0637 0.0644
August 0.0660 0.0645 0.0652
September 0.0660 0.0652 0.0656
October 0.0653 0.0639 0.0646
November 0.0649 0.0642 0.0644
December 0.0654 0.0646 0.0650