2012 MUR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8961 BTN

YEARLY LOW

1.6156 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7510 BTN

2012 MUR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 1.8961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 1.6156.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2805 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7446 to the December average rate of 1.7767, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8961 was up 2.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8410, 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 9,480 BTN

2011 Average 8,150 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 8,078 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,402.56 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8727

1.6584

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BTN 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 1.7764, compared to 1.7257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0508 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7764

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1581 BTN (High: 1.7919 / Low: 1.6338). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0353 BTN (High: 1.6981 / Low: 1.6628).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1581

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0353

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1233 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.8549) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6109), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2440 (+15.15%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.8549

2011 Avg (May) 1.6109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8231	1.6740	1.7446
February	1.7520	1.6794	1.7013
March	1.7806	1.6999	1.7327
April	1.8206	1.7480	1.7806
May	1.8961	1.8083	1.8549
June	1.8693	1.8034	1.8444
July	1.8028	1.6468	1.7211
August	1.6981	1.6628	1.6762
September	1.7919	1.6338	1.7028
October	1.7411	1.6156	1.7108
November	1.8036	1.7372	1.7663
December	1.7996	1.7544	1.7767