YEARLY HIGH
0.4330 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3892 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4083 MUR

2012 LRD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 28, valuing the pair at 0.4330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 0.3892.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4038 to the December average rate of 0.4209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4330 was down 0.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4368, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,165 MUR
2011 Average 1,986 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,946 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 219.04 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4264
0.3907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.3984, compared to 0.4183 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4183

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0232 MUR (High: 0.4188 / Low: 0.3955). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 MUR (High: 0.4238 / Low: 0.4174).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.4235) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4016), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0218 (+5.44%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.4235
2011 Avg (October) 0.4016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4113 0.3984 0.4038
February 0.4048 0.3913 0.3954
March 0.4000 0.3895 0.3955
April 0.3983 0.3896 0.3937
May 0.4027 0.3892 0.3949
June 0.4188 0.3955 0.4071
July 0.4206 0.4112 0.4164
August 0.4185 0.4092 0.4144
September 0.4180 0.4076 0.4131
October 0.4330 0.4151 0.4235
November 0.4292 0.4162 0.4213
December 0.4238 0.4174 0.4209