YEARLY HIGH
17.8207 XAF
YEARLY LOW
16.0991 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9695 XAF

2012 MUR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 17.8207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 16.0991.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7217 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3189 to the December average rate of 16.2607, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 17.8207 was up 1.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.4769, 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 89,104 XAF
2011 Average 83,016 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 80,495 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,608.31 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.6042
16.1386
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XAF 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 17.2391, compared to 16.6998 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5394 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2391
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.6998

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.9548 XAF (High: 17.7332 / Low: 16.7784). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2899 XAF (High: 16.4366 / Low: 16.1467).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.9548
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2899

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.5273 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 17.4821) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.3969), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0852 (+6.62%).

2012 Avg (May) 17.4821
2011 Avg (May) 16.3969

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.6149 16.9057 17.3189
February 17.2910 16.8292 17.1271
March 17.3080 16.8963 17.0907
April 17.4391 16.9045 17.1663
May 17.8207 17.0184 17.4821
June 17.7332 16.7784 17.2497
July 17.4383 16.6880 17.1726
August 17.4024 17.0036 17.2457
September 17.1231 16.4527 16.7184
October 16.5764 16.0991 16.3279
November 16.6044 16.2883 16.4733
December 16.4366 16.1467 16.2607