2012 MUR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

667.7512 STD

YEARLY LOW

604.7083 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

636.0883 STD

2012 MUR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 667.7512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 604.7083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 63.0429 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 646.7714 to the December average rate of 608.8659, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 667.7512 was up 3.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 646.9051, 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 3,338,756 STD

2011 Average 3,081,738 STD

Yearly Trough Low 3,023,542 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 315,214.42 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

660.8747

604.1378

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to STD 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 641.6838, compared to 630.4928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 11.1910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 641.6838

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 630.4928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 36.3125 STD (High: 663.6966 / Low: 627.3841). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.6745 STD (High: 614.4318 / Low: 604.7573).

September Spread (Volatile) ±36.3125

December Spread (Stable) ±9.6745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 23.2880 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.2880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 656.1466) against the same month in 2011 (average: 616.5038), the exchange rate shifted by +39.6428 (+6.43%).

2012 Avg (August) 656.1466

2011 Avg (August) 616.5038

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	656.6085	628.8474	646.7714
February	648.0980	630.3486	640.7660
March	652.1424	631.2179	639.2247
April	651.3531	632.6613	642.2330
May	656.0144	636.2634	646.1462
June	647.2867	615.5501	634.9613
July	648.0832	626.7479	638.0171
August	667.7512	648.3681	656.1466
September	663.6966	627.3841	643.7641
October	638.4757	604.7083	620.4761
November	620.4539	608.3808	615.6868
December	614.4318	604.7573	608.8659