YEARLY HIGH
0.0699 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0584 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0649 BRL

2012 MUR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.0699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0610 to the December average rate of 0.0676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0699 was up 6.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0653, 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 349 BRL
2011 Average 292 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 292 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.44 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0684
0.0586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BRL 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 0.0635, compared to 0.0663 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0028 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0635
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0663

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0050 BRL (High: 0.0641 / Low: 0.0590). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 BRL (High: 0.0669 / Low: 0.0660).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0050
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0675) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0579), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0097 (+16.72%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0675
2011 Avg (May) 0.0579

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0641 0.0590 0.0610
February 0.0604 0.0584 0.0594
March 0.0634 0.0591 0.0617
April 0.0653 0.0626 0.0638
May 0.0699 0.0652 0.0675
June 0.0689 0.0657 0.0675
July 0.0661 0.0638 0.0653
August 0.0671 0.0654 0.0661
September 0.0669 0.0660 0.0665
October 0.0664 0.0647 0.0656
November 0.0682 0.0653 0.0665
December 0.0690 0.0667 0.0676