YEARLY HIGH
1.7632 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.6413 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6933 MUR

2012 ETB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 1.7632. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 1.6413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1219 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6960 to the December average rate of 1.6874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7632 was down 27.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.4216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,816 MUR
2011 Average 9,147 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 8,207 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 609.48 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7450
1.6544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.6788, compared to 1.7078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0739 MUR (High: 1.7580 / Low: 1.6841). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0230 MUR (High: 1.7176 / Low: 1.6946).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0739
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0230

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0286 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0286

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.7374) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6543), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0831 (+5.03%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.7374
2011 Avg (July) 1.6543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7129 1.6780 1.6960
February 1.6921 1.6434 1.6677
March 1.6835 1.6476 1.6663
April 1.6868 1.6480 1.6620
May 1.6972 1.6413 1.6667
June 1.7580 1.6841 1.7143
July 1.7632 1.7174 1.7374
August 1.7328 1.6837 1.7088
September 1.7122 1.6796 1.6925
October 1.7331 1.6971 1.7117
November 1.7176 1.6946 1.7092
December 1.7002 1.6715 1.6874