YEARLY HIGH
56.8243 SOS
YEARLY LOW
51.4400 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.9353 SOS

2012 MUR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 56.8243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 28, dropping to 51.4400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3843 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.4980 to the December average rate of 52.4267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 56.8243 was down 4.24% compared to the 2011 peak of 59.3431, 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 284,121 SOS
2011 Average 282,217 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 257,200 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,921.37 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

56.5411
51.6014
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SOS 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 55.3418, compared to 52.5288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8130 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.3418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.5288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 2.3924 SOS (High: 54.3919 / Low: 51.9994). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6763 SOS (High: 52.8027 / Low: 52.1265).

June Spread (Volatile) ±2.3924
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6763

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 1.8816 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 56.1295) against the same month in 2011 (average: 54.4751), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6544 (+3.04%).

2012 Avg (February) 56.1295
2011 Avg (February) 54.4751

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 56.3698 54.9286 55.4980
February 56.8243 55.4479 56.1295
March 56.6282 55.5286 55.9428
April 56.4830 55.1663 55.9368
May 56.0803 54.3552 55.2128
June 54.3919 51.9994 53.3312
July 53.0445 51.5336 52.2203
August 53.7107 52.2642 52.9374
September 53.6687 52.6811 53.2410
October 52.9610 51.4400 52.3344
November 52.5306 51.7927 52.0130
December 52.8027 52.1265 52.4267