YEARLY HIGH
8.3696 MUR
YEARLY LOW
7.6274 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.0232 MUR

2012 SAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 8.3696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 7.6274.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7422 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.8271 to the December average rate of 8.2037, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.81% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.3696 was up 1.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.2141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41,848 MUR
2011 Average 38,161 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 38,137 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,710.96 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.3397
7.6646
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 7.8245, compared to 8.2220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.8245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.2220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.3956 MUR (High: 8.3263 / Low: 7.9307). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0977 MUR (High: 8.3131 / Low: 8.2154).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3956
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0977

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 8.2834) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7.4931), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7903 (+10.55%).

2012 Avg (July) 8.2834
2011 Avg (July) 7.4931

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.8930 7.7455 7.8271
February 7.8305 7.6274 7.7209
March 7.8131 7.6588 7.7485
April 7.8595 7.6744 7.7411
May 7.9792 7.6798 7.8162
June 8.3263 7.9307 8.0932
July 8.3696 8.1776 8.2834
August 8.2700 8.0861 8.1831
September 8.1862 8.0766 8.1289
October 8.3516 8.1708 8.2571
November 8.3131 8.2154 8.2758
December 8.2585 8.1526 8.2037