YEARLY HIGH
32.1360 CDF
YEARLY LOW
29.3387 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.5941 CDF

2012 MUR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 32.1360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 29.3387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7973 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.0584 to the December average rate of 30.0825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 32.1360 was down 4.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 33.6055, 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 160,680 CDF
2011 Average 159,339 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 146,693 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,986.71 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

31.8140
29.4834
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CDF 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 31.2014, compared to 29.9868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.2014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.9868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 1.7943 CDF (High: 31.1329 / Low: 29.3387). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3185 CDF (High: 30.2650 / Low: 29.9465).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.7943
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3185

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 1.0383 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 31.6197) against the same month in 2011 (average: 31.1343), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4855 (+1.56%).

2012 Avg (February) 31.6197
2011 Avg (February) 31.1343

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 31.8953 30.6498 31.0584
February 32.1360 31.1213 31.6197
March 31.7857 31.1884 31.5318
April 32.0204 31.0317 31.5498
May 31.7491 30.4007 31.2434
June 31.1329 29.3387 30.2051
July 29.9837 29.3864 29.6776
August 30.5361 29.7464 30.1228
September 30.5151 30.0964 30.3158
October 30.1873 29.5539 29.8714
November 30.1289 29.6384 29.8505
December 30.2650 29.9465 30.0825