YEARLY HIGH
1.1041 GMD
YEARLY LOW
0.9581 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0337 GMD

2012 MUR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 1.1041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.9581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1460 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0101 to the December average rate of 1.0090, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1041 was up 5.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0475, 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 5,520 GMD
2011 Average 4,925 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 4,790 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 730.11 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0927
0.9887
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GMD 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 1.0304, compared to 1.0370 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0304
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0370

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.1454 GMD (High: 1.1034 / Low: 0.9581). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 GMD (High: 1.0934 / Low: 1.0748).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1454
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0843 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0843

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 1.0816) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0020), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0796 (+7.94%).

2012 Avg (October) 1.0816
2011 Avg (October) 1.0020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0290 0.9788 1.0101
February 1.0707 1.0184 1.0483
March 1.0715 1.0205 1.0499
April 1.0427 1.0039 1.0194
May 1.0471 1.0203 1.0361
June 1.0509 1.0009 1.0185
July 1.0275 0.9999 1.0122
August 1.0926 1.0203 1.0375
September 1.0934 1.0748 1.0840
October 1.1041 1.0676 1.0816
November 1.1034 0.9581 0.9973
December 1.0635 0.9702 1.0090