YEARLY HIGH
1.0094 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.8832 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9692 MUR

2012 RUB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RUB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1.0094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.8832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1262 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9364 to the December average rate of 1.0015, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0094 was down 2.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,047 MUR
2011 Average 4,874 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,416 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 631.00 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0094
0.9149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to MUR 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 0.9594, compared to 0.9790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0197 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9594
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0942 MUR (High: 0.9922 / Low: 0.8980). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 MUR (High: 1.0094 / Low: 0.9930).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0942
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0345 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0345

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0015) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9259), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0756 (+8.17%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0015
2011 Avg (December) 0.9259

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9796 0.9045 0.9364
February 0.9908 0.9538 0.9709
March 1.0056 0.9751 0.9904
April 1.0012 0.9725 0.9851
May 0.9922 0.8980 0.9506
June 0.9486 0.8832 0.9228
July 0.9727 0.9364 0.9569
August 0.9734 0.9427 0.9606
September 0.9956 0.9453 0.9712
October 1.0090 0.9837 0.9953
November 1.0065 0.9766 0.9887
December 1.0094 0.9930 1.0015