YEARLY HIGH
10.9191 MWK
YEARLY LOW
5.4983 MWK
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1298 MWK

2012 MUR to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 10.9191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 5.4983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.4208 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5934 to the December average rate of 10.6418, the exchange rate registered a net change of 90.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.9191 was up 86.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.8615, 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 54,595 MWK
2011 Average 27,281 MWK
Yearly Trough Low 27,492 MWK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,103.85 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.1466
5.0885
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MWK 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 6.5719, compared to 9.6877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5719
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.2284 MWK (High: 8.9356 / Low: 5.7072). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1438 MWK (High: 5.7850 / Low: 5.6411).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.2284
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0035 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0035

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 10.6418) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.6238), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0180 (+89.23%).

2012 Avg (December) 10.6418
2011 Avg (December) 5.6238

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6921 5.4983 5.5934
February 5.8122 5.5766 5.7180
March 5.7850 5.6411 5.7145
April 5.8400 5.6307 5.7233
May 8.9356 5.7072 7.9407
June 8.8408 8.6456 8.7414
July 8.8560 8.6529 8.7797
August 9.1044 8.8397 8.9607
September 9.9043 9.0511 9.4854
October 10.2195 9.7851 9.9727
November 10.5922 9.9694 10.2862
December 10.9191 10.4779 10.6418