2012 MUR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9751 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.6825 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8095 KES

2012 MUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 2.9751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 2.6825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2925 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9334 to the December average rate of 2.7943, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9751 was down 18.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.6578, 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 14,875 KES

2011 Average 15,518 KES

Yearly Trough Low 13,413 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,462.50 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9558

2.6877

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KES 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 2.8643, compared to 2.7548 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8643

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7548

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.2022 KES (High: 2.8983 / Low: 2.6961). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 KES (High: 2.7801 / Low: 2.7392).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2022

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0836 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.9334) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2440 (+9.07%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.9334

2011 Avg (January) 2.6894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9751	2.8378	2.9334
February	2.9013	2.8256	2.8686
March	2.8957	2.8003	2.8521
April	2.8852	2.8209	2.8633
May	2.9209	2.8277	2.8746
June	2.8983	2.6961	2.7936
July	2.7434	2.6825	2.7100
August	2.7722	2.7191	2.7400
September	2.8030	2.7456	2.7764
October	2.7743	2.7164	2.7496
November	2.7801	2.7392	2.7583
December	2.8092	2.7660	2.7943