YEARLY HIGH
4.4231 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.8755 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1610 ISK

2012 MUR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 4.4231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 3.8755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5476 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2125 to the December average rate of 4.1186, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.4231 was up 4.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.2469, 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 22,116 ISK
2011 Average 20,275 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 19,377 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,738.16 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4101
3.8705
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ISK 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 4.2858, compared to 4.0363 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2858
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0363

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.3331 ISK (High: 4.3734 / Low: 4.0403). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0864 ISK (High: 4.3993 / Low: 4.3129).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3331
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1498 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 4.3652) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.0697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2955 (+7.26%).

2012 Avg (April) 4.3652
2011 Avg (April) 4.0697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2578 4.1573 4.2125
February 4.3906 4.2004 4.2591
March 4.3993 4.3129 4.3441
April 4.4231 4.2835 4.3652
May 4.4075 4.2699 4.3308
June 4.3734 4.0403 4.2029
July 4.1669 3.8975 4.0531
August 4.0047 3.8755 3.9155
September 4.0783 3.9732 4.0253
October 4.1150 3.9513 4.0067
November 4.1501 4.0518 4.0986
December 4.2079 4.0483 4.1186