2012 MUR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.4525 BIF

YEARLY LOW

43.4772 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

46.6096 BIF

2012 MUR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 50.4525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 43.4772.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.9753 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.2415 to the December average rate of 49.5482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 50.4525 was up 11.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 45.3826, 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 252,262 BIF

2011 Average 211,562 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 217,386 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34,876.25 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

50.0788

43.7108

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BIF 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 45.4899, compared to 47.7294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.2395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.4899

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.7294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 3.4046 BIF (High: 47.6626 / Low: 44.2580). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1043 BIF (High: 45.2925 / Low: 44.1882).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.4046

March Spread (Stable) ±1.1043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 1.1754 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 49.5482) against the same month in 2011 (average: 44.1684), the exchange rate shifted by +5.3798 (+12.18%).

2012 Avg (December) 49.5482

2011 Avg (December) 44.1684

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.4378	43.4772	44.2415
February	45.5167	44.1959	44.9195
March	45.2925	44.1882	44.6727
April	47.6626	44.2580	45.3157
May	48.2323	46.6402	47.4827
June	47.5925	45.1951	46.3073
July	46.6306	44.9527	45.9561
August	47.5956	46.4451	47.0321
September	48.6607	46.6899	47.7502
October	48.4574	47.0574	47.9044
November	49.1816	47.1774	48.1853
December	50.4525	48.2781	49.5482