YEARLY HIGH
2.3891 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.0186 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1966 MUR

2012 SCR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 2.3891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 3, dropping to 2.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3705 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1149 to the December average rate of 2.3502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3891 was down 4.33% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,945 MUR
2011 Average 11,499 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 10,093 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,852.71 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3937
2.0315
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 2.0813, compared to 2.3119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2306 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0813
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.1795 MUR (High: 2.3714 / Low: 2.1919). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0372 MUR (High: 2.3693 / Low: 2.3321).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1795
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0372

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0480 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.3636) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.2694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0941 (+4.15%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.3636
2011 Avg (November) 2.2694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2064 2.0545 2.1149
February 2.1202 2.0239 2.0669
March 2.1055 2.0354 2.0617
April 2.1128 2.0186 2.0701
May 2.1318 2.0243 2.0734
June 2.1696 2.0340 2.1011
July 2.2295 2.0678 2.1374
August 2.3714 2.1919 2.3148
September 2.3715 2.3245 2.3430
October 2.3861 2.3421 2.3627
November 2.3891 2.3359 2.3636
December 2.3693 2.3321 2.3502