YEARLY HIGH
4.4536 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.8216 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2206 MUR

2012 SBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 4.4536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 3.8216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6320 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0016 to the December average rate of 4.3355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.4536 was up 13.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.9207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,268 MUR
2011 Average 18,803 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 19,108 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,160.16 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.4054
3.9648
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 4.1038, compared to 4.3374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2337 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.3506 MUR (High: 4.1722 / Low: 3.8216). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0657 MUR (High: 4.1444 / Low: 4.0787).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3506
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0657

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0418 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0418

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 4.3293) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.7195), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6098 (+16.40%).

2012 Avg (June) 4.3293
2011 Avg (June) 3.7195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1722 3.8216 4.0016
February 4.1444 4.0787 4.1064
March 4.1010 4.0298 4.0686
April 4.1234 4.0234 4.0715
May 4.0994 3.9957 4.0454
June 4.4536 4.1521 4.3293
July 4.4300 4.1922 4.3307
August 4.3897 4.2916 4.3427
September 4.3419 4.2481 4.3008
October 4.4194 4.2527 4.3462
November 4.4107 4.3048 4.3687
December 4.3770 4.2960 4.3355