YEARLY HIGH
0.3741 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3297 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3528 MUR

2012 NPR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.3741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.3297.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0445 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3578 to the December average rate of 0.3518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3741 was down 14.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4358, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,871 MUR
2011 Average 1,938 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,648 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.30 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3699
0.3353
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR to MUR 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 0.3525, compared to 0.3530 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3530

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0332 MUR (High: 0.3741 / Low: 0.3410). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 MUR (High: 0.3486 / Low: 0.3407).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0332
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0132 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0132

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3578) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4231), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0654 (-15.45%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3578
2011 Avg (January) 0.4231

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3741 0.3410 0.3578
February 0.3735 0.3560 0.3670
March 0.3703 0.3534 0.3613
April 0.3576 0.3430 0.3515
May 0.3463 0.3297 0.3382
June 0.3452 0.3345 0.3395
July 0.3583 0.3455 0.3514
August 0.3486 0.3407 0.3456
September 0.3629 0.3426 0.3499
October 0.3713 0.3581 0.3653
November 0.3595 0.3471 0.3539
December 0.3562 0.3474 0.3518