YEARLY HIGH
0.1327 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1217 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1281 ILS

2012 MUR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.1217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1298 to the December average rate of 0.1228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1327 was up 0.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1320, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 663 ILS
2011 Average 625 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 608 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.19 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1316
0.1220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ILS 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 0.1294, compared to 0.1269 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1269

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0063 ILS (High: 0.1327 / Low: 0.1264). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 ILS (High: 0.1241 / Low: 0.1217).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0063
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1298) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1192), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+8.83%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1298
2011 Avg (January) 0.1192

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1327 0.1264 0.1298
February 0.1320 0.1271 0.1291
March 0.1321 0.1276 0.1295
April 0.1301 0.1276 0.1291
May 0.1320 0.1288 0.1305
June 0.1309 0.1253 0.1282
July 0.1310 0.1258 0.1284
August 0.1326 0.1283 0.1308
September 0.1317 0.1276 0.1293
October 0.1274 0.1223 0.1244
November 0.1274 0.1232 0.1256
December 0.1241 0.1217 0.1228