YEARLY HIGH
0.0617 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0549 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0578 TOP

2012 MUR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.0617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 0.0549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0593 to the December average rate of 0.0565, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0617 was down 8.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0675, 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 308 TOP
2011 Average 307 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 274 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.05 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0603
0.0556
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to TOP 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 0.0589, compared to 0.0567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0589
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0042 TOP (High: 0.0617 / Low: 0.0574). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 TOP (High: 0.0570 / Low: 0.0563).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.0599) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0634), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-5.49%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.0599
2011 Avg (May) 0.0634

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0602 0.0578 0.0593
February 0.0590 0.0575 0.0585
March 0.0589 0.0573 0.0581
April 0.0592 0.0577 0.0586
May 0.0617 0.0574 0.0599
June 0.0604 0.0572 0.0590
July 0.0586 0.0562 0.0572
August 0.0578 0.0562 0.0571
September 0.0579 0.0561 0.0572
October 0.0572 0.0555 0.0563
November 0.0575 0.0549 0.0560
December 0.0570 0.0563 0.0565