YEARLY HIGH
0.6663 HNL
YEARLY LOW
0.6049 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6423 HNL

2012 MUR to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.6663. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.6049.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0613 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6488 to the December average rate of 0.6449, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6663 was down 4.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6965, 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 3,331 HNL
2011 Average 3,306 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 3,025 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306.62 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6628
0.6095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to HNL 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 0.6497, compared to 0.6349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0302 HNL (High: 0.6464 / Low: 0.6162). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 HNL (High: 0.6416 / Low: 0.6345).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0302
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6583) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+2.31%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6583
2011 Avg (February) 0.6434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6559 0.6426 0.6488
February 0.6663 0.6493 0.6583
March 0.6635 0.6508 0.6561
April 0.6620 0.6469 0.6564
May 0.6617 0.6372 0.6504
June 0.6407 0.6106 0.6280
July 0.6243 0.6049 0.6139
August 0.6464 0.6162 0.6341
September 0.6481 0.6360 0.6431
October 0.6416 0.6278 0.6359
November 0.6416 0.6345 0.6373
December 0.6515 0.6394 0.6449