YEARLY HIGH
1.6342 KGS
YEARLY LOW
1.4471 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5533 KGS

2012 MUR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.6342. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 1.4471.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1870 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5902 to the December average rate of 1.5406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6342 was down 5.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7216, 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 8,171 KGS
2011 Average 8,059 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 7,236 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 935.17 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6305
1.4518
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KGS 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 1.5972, compared to 1.5094 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5094

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.1023 KGS (High: 1.5557 / Low: 1.4534). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 KGS (High: 1.5328 / Low: 1.5160).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1023
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0525 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.6156) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6127), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+0.18%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.6156
2011 Avg (February) 1.6127

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6091 1.5699 1.5902
February 1.6342 1.5864 1.6156
March 1.6284 1.5895 1.6058
April 1.6291 1.5870 1.6117
May 1.6304 1.5685 1.6056
June 1.5846 1.5096 1.5543
July 1.5407 1.4471 1.5018
August 1.4798 1.4542 1.4667
September 1.5557 1.4534 1.5036
October 1.5372 1.5036 1.5206
November 1.5328 1.5160 1.5229
December 1.5527 1.5262 1.5406