YEARLY HIGH
18.2275 MUR
YEARLY LOW
16.2146 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.3123 MUR

2012 TOP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 18.2275. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 16.2146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0128 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.8581 to the December average rate of 17.6836, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 18.2275 was up 4.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 17.4509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 91,137 MUR
2011 Average 81,637 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 81,073 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,064.25 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

17.9809
16.5897
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 16.9876, compared to 17.6369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9876
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.6369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1969 MUR (High: 17.4115 / Low: 16.2146). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2255 MUR (High: 17.7578 / Low: 17.5324).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1969
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2255

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3579 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3579

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 17.8650) against the same month in 2011 (average: 16.9381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9268 (+5.47%).

2012 Avg (November) 17.8650
2011 Avg (November) 16.9381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.3023 16.6022 16.8581
February 17.3792 16.9391 17.1088
March 17.4483 16.9642 17.2251
April 17.3404 16.8986 17.0635
May 17.4115 16.2146 16.7056
June 17.4781 16.5523 16.9643
July 17.7976 17.0792 17.4719
August 17.7872 17.3138 17.5263
September 17.8154 17.2762 17.4971
October 18.0042 17.4685 17.7776
November 18.2275 17.3843 17.8650
December 17.7578 17.5324 17.6836