YEARLY HIGH
0.2662 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2439 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2538 BWP

2012 MUR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.2662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 0.2439.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2539 to the December average rate of 0.2552, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2662 was up 0.14% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2658, 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 1,331 BWP
2011 Average 1,198 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,220 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.33 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2623
0.2478
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BWP 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 0.2548, compared to 0.2528 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2548
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2528

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0176 BWP (High: 0.2658 / Low: 0.2482). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BWP (High: 0.2575 / Low: 0.2532).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2611) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2357), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0254 (+10.80%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2611
2011 Avg (May) 0.2357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2588 0.2479 0.2539
February 0.2537 0.2453 0.2501
March 0.2547 0.2469 0.2498
April 0.2611 0.2517 0.2562
May 0.2662 0.2546 0.2611
June 0.2658 0.2482 0.2579
July 0.2528 0.2439 0.2490
August 0.2565 0.2478 0.2515
September 0.2548 0.2487 0.2514
October 0.2592 0.2505 0.2536
November 0.2590 0.2537 0.2563
December 0.2575 0.2532 0.2552