YEARLY HIGH
0.0651 GHS
YEARLY LOW
0.0554 GHS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0615 GHS

2012 MUR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 0.0651. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 0.0554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0097 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0576 to the December average rate of 0.0616, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0651 was up 13.79% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0572, 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 326 GHS
2011 Average 270 GHS
Yearly Trough Low 277 GHS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.61 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0649
0.0569
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GHS 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 0.0609, compared to 0.0620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0609
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0043 GHS (High: 0.0597 / Low: 0.0554). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 GHS (High: 0.0639 / Low: 0.0629).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0642) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0101 (+18.62%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0642
2011 Avg (May) 0.0542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0597 0.0554 0.0576
February 0.0605 0.0573 0.0585
March 0.0618 0.0577 0.0599
April 0.0642 0.0612 0.0622
May 0.0651 0.0631 0.0642
June 0.0643 0.0620 0.0632
July 0.0637 0.0619 0.0628
August 0.0639 0.0629 0.0634
September 0.0635 0.0618 0.0626
October 0.0622 0.0598 0.0610
November 0.0615 0.0603 0.0608
December 0.0622 0.0611 0.0616