YEARLY HIGH
81.5278 MUR
YEARLY LOW
74.3347 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.1786 MUR

2012 OMR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the OMR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 81.5278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 74.3347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1931 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.2791 to the December average rate of 79.9216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 81.5278 was up 1.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 80.1152, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 407,639 MUR
2011 Average 372,174 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 371,674 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,965.28 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

81.2370
74.7253
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 76.2626, compared to 80.0945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.2626
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 80.0945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 3.8405 MUR (High: 81.1463 / Low: 77.3059). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0306 MUR (High: 79.7138 / Low: 78.6832).

June Spread (Volatile) ±3.8405
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.0112 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 80.6943) against the same month in 2011 (average: 73.0955), the exchange rate shifted by +7.5989 (+10.40%).

2012 Avg (July) 80.6943
2011 Avg (July) 73.0955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.9380 75.4922 76.2791
February 76.3175 74.3347 75.2679
March 76.1244 74.6460 75.5268
April 76.6023 74.6954 75.4352
May 77.7355 74.8571 76.1838
June 81.1463 77.3059 78.8826
July 81.5278 79.6967 80.6943
August 80.5408 78.7735 79.7283
September 79.7138 78.6832 79.1874
October 81.3490 79.6859 80.4399
November 80.9920 79.8087 80.5958
December 80.4843 79.4269 79.9216