YEARLY HIGH
3.0332 NPR
YEARLY LOW
2.6728 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8369 NPR

2012 MUR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 25, valuing the pair at 3.0332. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 2.6728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3604 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7970 to the December average rate of 2.8427, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0332 was up 2.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.9456, 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 15,166 NPR
2011 Average 12,938 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 13,364 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,802.16 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9805
2.7016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to NPR 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 2.8398, compared to 2.8340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8398
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8340

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.2601 NPR (High: 2.9328 / Low: 2.6728). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0666 NPR (High: 2.9349 / Low: 2.8684).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2601
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0666

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1205 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 2.9573) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5803), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3770 (+14.61%).

2012 Avg (May) 2.9573
2011 Avg (May) 2.5803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9328 2.6728 2.7970
February 2.8092 2.6775 2.7249
March 2.8299 2.7002 2.7683
April 2.9155 2.7966 2.8457
May 3.0332 2.8874 2.9573
June 2.9892 2.8965 2.9456
July 2.8948 2.7910 2.8458
August 2.9349 2.8684 2.8933
September 2.9190 2.7559 2.8585
October 2.7929 2.6936 2.7380
November 2.8807 2.7815 2.8257
December 2.8783 2.8074 2.8427