YEARLY HIGH
278.7641 LAK
YEARLY LOW
248.8936 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
265.9106 LAK

2012 MUR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 278.7641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 248.8936.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.8705 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 272.7284 to the December average rate of 259.6673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 278.7641 was down 5.90% compared to the 2011 peak of 296.2459, 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 1,393,820 LAK
2011 Average 1,402,689 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,244,468 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,352.46 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

277.5410
255.9523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LAK 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 272.2631, compared to 259.5581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.7050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 272.2631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 259.5581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 13.1600 LAK (High: 269.4657 / Low: 256.3057). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.5936 LAK (High: 261.6165 / Low: 258.0229).

June Spread (Volatile) ±13.1600
December Spread (Stable) ±3.5936

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 8.9995 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9995

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 275.7419) against the same month in 2011 (average: 274.1399), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6020 (+0.58%).

2012 Avg (February) 275.7419
2011 Avg (February) 274.1399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 275.6222 270.3462 272.7284
February 278.7641 271.9327 275.7419
March 276.9171 272.3428 274.4557
April 277.1325 270.4157 274.5349
May 277.0402 267.5614 272.5586
June 269.4657 256.3057 263.5591
July 261.2576 248.8936 257.7513
August 264.3956 258.0488 261.1768
September 264.0156 259.7217 262.4291
October 260.9825 254.9572 258.3854
November 260.3994 256.5848 257.9386
December 261.6165 258.0229 259.6673