YEARLY HIGH
0.1311 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1195 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1247 SAR

2012 MUR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.1311. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.1195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0116 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1278 to the December average rate of 0.1219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1311 was down 5.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1381, 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 656 SAR
2011 Average 656 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 597 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.13 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1304
0.1198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SAR 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 0.1278, compared to 0.1216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0060 SAR (High: 0.1261 / Low: 0.1201). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 SAR (High: 0.1217 / Low: 0.1203).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1295) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1276), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+1.54%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1295
2011 Avg (February) 0.1276

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1291 0.1267 0.1278
February 0.1311 0.1277 0.1295
March 0.1306 0.1280 0.1291
April 0.1303 0.1272 0.1292
May 0.1302 0.1253 0.1280
June 0.1261 0.1201 0.1236
July 0.1223 0.1195 0.1207
August 0.1237 0.1209 0.1222
September 0.1238 0.1222 0.1230
October 0.1224 0.1197 0.1211
November 0.1217 0.1203 0.1208
December 0.1227 0.1211 0.1219