YEARLY HIGH
3.8761 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.4628 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6687 MUR

2012 SZL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 3.8761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 3.4628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4133 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6646 to the December average rate of 3.5664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8761 was down 16.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.6618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,380 MUR
2011 Average 19,851 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 17,314 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,066.45 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.8516
3.4994
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 3.6993, compared to 3.6380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6993
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.3140 MUR (High: 3.7768 / Low: 3.4628). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1115 MUR (High: 3.5866 / Low: 3.4752).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3140
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.1164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 3.8222) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.1479), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3257 (-7.85%).

2012 Avg (March) 3.8222
2011 Avg (March) 4.1479

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7901 3.5718 3.6646
February 3.8738 3.7154 3.7813
March 3.8761 3.7223 3.8222
April 3.8029 3.6270 3.7129
May 3.7553 3.4925 3.5965
June 3.7768 3.4628 3.6184
July 3.8532 3.6557 3.7646
August 3.8062 3.5997 3.7111
September 3.7465 3.6156 3.6786
October 3.6859 3.4856 3.5787
November 3.5866 3.4752 3.5288
December 3.6213 3.4948 3.5664