YEARLY HIGH
425.8895 IRR
YEARLY LOW
376.6610 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
401.2269 IRR

2012 MUR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 425.8895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 376.6610.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.2285 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 383.2422 to the December average rate of 399.5692, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 425.8895 was up 1.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 420.5034, 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 2,129,447 IRR
2011 Average 1,839,868 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 1,883,305 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 246,142.32 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

422.1605
379.7042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to IRR 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 404.0756, compared to 398.3782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.6973 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 404.0756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 398.3782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 27.7307 IRR (High: 412.9698 / Low: 385.2392). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5369 IRR (High: 402.1476 / Low: 396.6107).

February Spread (Volatile) ±27.7307
December Spread (Stable) ±5.5369

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 14.2005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.2005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 418.6225) against the same month in 2011 (average: 378.2872), the exchange rate shifted by +40.3353 (+10.66%).

2012 Avg (May) 418.6225
2011 Avg (May) 378.2872

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 389.2079 376.6610 383.2422
February 412.9698 385.2392 402.3016
March 411.0311 402.9006 406.4558
April 424.8962 400.5793 409.4094
May 425.8895 410.3512 418.6225
June 412.5557 393.2688 404.4220
July 401.2343 389.4217 395.4498
August 405.5397 394.7644 400.0167
September 404.6256 397.7626 402.1214
October 400.5476 391.6178 396.9458
November 401.3043 394.1565 396.1665
December 402.1476 396.6107 399.5692