YEARLY HIGH
3.9470 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.5784 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7663 MUR

2012 MOP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MOP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 3.9470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 3.5784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3686 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6710 to the December average rate of 3.8549, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.9470 was up 2.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.8468, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 19,735 MUR
2011 Average 17,847 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 17,892 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,842.89 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.9147
3.5984
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 3.6708, compared to 3.8618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1911 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.1860 MUR (High: 3.9073 / Low: 3.7213). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 MUR (High: 3.9034 / Low: 3.8493).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1860
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

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 0.0462 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0462

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 3.8875) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.5026), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3849 (+10.99%).

2012 Avg (July) 3.8875
2011 Avg (July) 3.5026

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7008 3.6306 3.6710
February 3.6765 3.5784 3.6247
March 3.6650 3.5919 3.6345
April 3.6867 3.5983 3.6311
May 3.7420 3.6022 3.6655
June 3.9073 3.7213 3.7977
July 3.9470 3.8268 3.8875
August 3.8915 3.7903 3.8420
September 3.8611 3.7924 3.8199
October 3.9327 3.8402 3.8785
November 3.9034 3.8493 3.8883
December 3.8811 3.8241 3.8549