YEARLY HIGH
3.8753 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.4601 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6689 MUR

2012 ZAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 3.8753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 3.4601.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4152 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6656 to the December average rate of 3.5664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.8753 was down 16.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.6599, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 193,763 MUR
2011 Average 198,092 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 173,003 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,759.42 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.8522
3.4955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 3.6991, compared to 3.6388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6991
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.2973 MUR (High: 3.7678 / Low: 3.4706). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1174 MUR (High: 3.7469 / Low: 3.6296).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2973
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1174

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1135 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1135

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 3.8225) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.1542), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3317 (-7.98%).

2012 Avg (March) 3.8225
2011 Avg (March) 4.1542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7879 3.5710 3.6656
February 3.8663 3.7211 3.7826
March 3.8753 3.7255 3.8225
April 3.8091 3.6253 3.7090
May 3.7705 3.4930 3.5988
June 3.7678 3.4706 3.6160
July 3.8504 3.6639 3.7687
August 3.8109 3.6069 3.7154
September 3.7469 3.6296 3.6839
October 3.6761 3.4647 3.5733
November 3.5947 3.4601 3.5252
December 3.6203 3.4748 3.5664