YEARLY HIGH
3.0251 JMD
YEARLY LOW
2.8126 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9374 JMD

2012 MUR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 3.0251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 2.8126.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2125 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9354 to the December average rate of 2.9886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0251 was down 3.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1387, 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 15,126 JMD
2011 Average 15,015 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 14,063 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,062.49 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.0024
2.8362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to JMD 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 2.9579, compared to 2.9169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0410 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.1222 JMD (High: 2.9445 / Low: 2.8222). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0410 JMD (High: 2.9479 / Low: 2.9068).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1222
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0410

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0764 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0764

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 2.9886) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.9561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0324 (+1.10%).

2012 Avg (December) 2.9886
2011 Avg (December) 2.9561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9672 2.9040 2.9354
February 3.0192 2.9369 2.9812
March 3.0068 2.9545 2.9810
April 3.0085 2.9430 2.9853
May 3.0138 2.9188 2.9705
June 2.9445 2.8222 2.8941
July 2.8824 2.8126 2.8500
August 2.9453 2.8680 2.9044
September 2.9496 2.9017 2.9288
October 2.9301 2.8857 2.9050
November 2.9479 2.9068 2.9246
December 3.0251 2.9450 2.9886