YEARLY HIGH
0.2111 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.1932 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2019 EGP

2012 MUR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.2111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.1932.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0179 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2057 to the December average rate of 0.2002, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2111 was down 3.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2191, 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 1,056 EGP
2011 Average 1,039 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 966 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.47 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2098
0.1939
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to EGP 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 0.2059, compared to 0.1979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was December, with a trading range of 0.0089 EGP (High: 0.2063 / Low: 0.1974). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 EGP (High: 0.2011 / Low: 0.1985).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2084) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0085 (+4.23%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2084
2011 Avg (February) 0.2000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2080 0.2038 0.2057
February 0.2111 0.2056 0.2084
March 0.2100 0.2060 0.2077
April 0.2097 0.2050 0.2080
May 0.2099 0.2019 0.2061
June 0.2030 0.1942 0.1992
July 0.1974 0.1932 0.1952
August 0.2008 0.1958 0.1982
September 0.2011 0.1985 0.2000
October 0.1988 0.1946 0.1970
November 0.1985 0.1957 0.1967
December 0.2063 0.1974 0.2002