YEARLY HIGH
0.3856 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3417 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3674 MUR

2012 BDT to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BDT to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.3856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.3417.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0439 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3526 to the December average rate of 0.3809, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3856 was down 11.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4359, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,928 MUR
2011 Average 1,934 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,709 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.34 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3843
0.3451
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.3565, compared to 0.3784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0182 MUR (High: 0.3811 / Low: 0.3629). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 MUR (High: 0.3576 / Low: 0.3516).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0182
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

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 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.3804) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3827), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0024 (-0.61%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.3804
2011 Avg (October) 0.3827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3605 0.3440 0.3526
February 0.3568 0.3417 0.3484
March 0.3576 0.3516 0.3551
April 0.3600 0.3515 0.3545
May 0.3652 0.3512 0.3578
June 0.3811 0.3629 0.3704
July 0.3843 0.3729 0.3792
August 0.3800 0.3721 0.3761
September 0.3765 0.3701 0.3729
October 0.3856 0.3754 0.3804
November 0.3836 0.3769 0.3810
December 0.3845 0.3784 0.3809