YEARLY HIGH
0.0350 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0319 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0333 USD

2012 MUR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.0319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0341 to the December average rate of 0.0325, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0350 was down 5.09% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0368, 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 175 USD
2011 Average 175 USD
Yearly Trough Low 159 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.50 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0348
0.0320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to USD 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 0.0341, compared to 0.0324 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0341
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0324

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0016 USD (High: 0.0336 / Low: 0.0320). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 USD (High: 0.0325 / Low: 0.0321).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0345) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0340), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+1.54%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0345
2011 Avg (February) 0.0340

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0344 0.0338 0.0341
February 0.0350 0.0341 0.0345
March 0.0348 0.0341 0.0344
April 0.0347 0.0339 0.0344
May 0.0347 0.0334 0.0341
June 0.0336 0.0320 0.0330
July 0.0326 0.0319 0.0322
August 0.0330 0.0322 0.0326
September 0.0330 0.0326 0.0328
October 0.0326 0.0319 0.0323
November 0.0325 0.0321 0.0322
December 0.0327 0.0323 0.0325