YEARLY HIGH
8.2195 MUR
YEARLY LOW
7.5359 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8088 MUR

2012 ILS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ILS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 8.2195. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 7.5359.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6837 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7073 to the December average rate of 8.1433, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.2195 was down 5.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.6945, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,098 MUR
2011 Average 40,021 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 37,679 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,418.42 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.1928
7.5989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 7.7316, compared to 7.8859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1543 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.7316
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.8859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3759 MUR (High: 7.9117 / Low: 7.5359). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1491 MUR (High: 7.8373 / Low: 7.6882).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3759
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1491

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1434 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 8.1433) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.7255), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4178 (+5.41%).

2012 Avg (December) 8.1433
2011 Avg (December) 7.7255

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.9117 7.5359 7.7073
February 7.8704 7.5776 7.7480
March 7.8353 7.5692 7.7232
April 7.8373 7.6882 7.7462
May 7.7650 7.5753 7.6623
June 7.9788 7.6407 7.8028
July 7.9501 7.6328 7.7918
August 7.7921 7.5409 7.6484
September 7.8370 7.5907 7.7344
October 8.1752 7.8518 8.0377
November 8.1198 7.8498 7.9601
December 8.2195 8.0582 8.1433