YEARLY HIGH
0.2998 MAD
YEARLY LOW
0.2732 MAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2871 MAD

2012 MUR to MAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to MAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.2998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 0.2732.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0266 MAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2935 to the December average rate of 0.2761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2998 was up 1.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2962, 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 1,499 MAD
2011 Average 1,414 MAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,366 MAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.78 MAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2973
0.2741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MAD 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 0.2922, compared to 0.2821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0154 MAD (High: 0.2984 / Low: 0.2830). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 MAD (High: 0.2782 / Low: 0.2740).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0067 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0067

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.2954) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2830), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0124 (+4.37%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.2954
2011 Avg (May) 0.2830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2977 0.2870 0.2935
February 0.2943 0.2872 0.2913
March 0.2947 0.2880 0.2908
April 0.2962 0.2874 0.2918
May 0.2998 0.2895 0.2954
June 0.2984 0.2830 0.2905
July 0.2918 0.2816 0.2882
August 0.2924 0.2861 0.2898
September 0.2883 0.2794 0.2831
October 0.2807 0.2732 0.2768
November 0.2807 0.2760 0.2787
December 0.2782 0.2740 0.2761