YEARLY HIGH
0.1501 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.1367 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1428 VEF

2012 MUR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MUR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 0.1501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.1367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0134 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1463 to the December average rate of 0.1395, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1501 was down 5.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1584, 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 750 VEF
2011 Average 751 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 684 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 66.80 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1493
0.1372
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to VEF 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 0.1464, compared to 0.1392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0069 VEF (High: 0.1444 / Low: 0.1375). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 VEF (High: 0.1404 / Low: 0.1386).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.1483) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1461), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0022 (+1.49%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.1483
2011 Avg (February) 0.1461

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1478 0.1450 0.1463
February 0.1501 0.1462 0.1483
March 0.1495 0.1465 0.1478
April 0.1493 0.1456 0.1479
May 0.1492 0.1435 0.1465
June 0.1444 0.1375 0.1415
July 0.1400 0.1367 0.1382
August 0.1415 0.1384 0.1399
September 0.1417 0.1399 0.1408
October 0.1402 0.1371 0.1386
November 0.1394 0.1377 0.1383
December 0.1404 0.1386 0.1395