2012 MUR to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2890 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.2580 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2728 ZAR

2012 MUR to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.2890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.2580.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0310 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2729 to the December average rate of 0.2804, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2890 was down 2.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2954, 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 1,445 ZAR

2011 Average 1,268 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 1,290 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.82 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2859

0.2594

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ZAR 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 0.2705, compared to 0.2750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2705

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0227 ZAR (High: 0.2881 / Low: 0.2654). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 ZAR (High: 0.2755 / Low: 0.2669).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.2837) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2814), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+0.83%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.2837

2011 Avg (November) 0.2814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2800	0.2640	0.2729
February	0.2687	0.2586	0.2644
March	0.2684	0.2580	0.2616
April	0.2758	0.2625	0.2697
May	0.2863	0.2652	0.2780
June	0.2881	0.2654	0.2767
July	0.2729	0.2597	0.2654
August	0.2772	0.2624	0.2692
September	0.2755	0.2669	0.2715
October	0.2886	0.2720	0.2799
November	0.2890	0.2782	0.2837
December	0.2878	0.2762	0.2804