YEARLY HIGH
5.5684 NGN
YEARLY LOW
5.0112 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2807 NGN

2012 MUR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.5684. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 5.0112.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5572 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4968 to the December average rate of 5.1083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.5684 was down 2.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.7084, 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 27,842 NGN
2011 Average 27,251 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 25,056 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,786.09 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.5392
5.0314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to NGN 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 5.4285, compared to 5.1330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2955 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.4285
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.2488 NGN (High: 5.4554 / Low: 5.2066). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0609 NGN (High: 5.0983 / Low: 5.0374).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2488
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0609

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1544 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 5.4968) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.0686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4283 (+8.45%).

2012 Avg (January) 5.4968
2011 Avg (January) 5.0686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5684 5.4051 5.4968
February 5.5586 5.3733 5.4756
March 5.4898 5.3831 5.4255
April 5.4765 5.3316 5.4226
May 5.4582 5.3261 5.4025
June 5.4554 5.2066 5.3477
July 5.2949 5.0716 5.1934
August 5.2762 5.0861 5.1741
September 5.2060 5.1147 5.1706
October 5.1239 5.0112 5.0777
November 5.0983 5.0374 5.0737
December 5.1500 5.0736 5.1083