YEARLY HIGH
7.3132 MUR
YEARLY LOW
6.6623 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.0077 MUR

2012 VEF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 7.3132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 6.6623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6509 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.8350 to the December average rate of 7.1666, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.3132 was up 1.96% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.1727, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 36,566 MUR
2011 Average 33,311 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 33,312 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,254.52 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.2847
6.6930
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 6.8329, compared to 7.1826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.8329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.3456 MUR (High: 7.2728 / Low: 6.9272). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0886 MUR (High: 7.2126 / Low: 7.1240).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3456
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0886

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 0.0927 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0927

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 7.2354) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.5413), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6941 (+10.61%).

2012 Avg (July) 7.2354
2011 Avg (July) 6.5413

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8952 6.7661 6.8350
February 6.8395 6.6623 6.7423
March 6.8254 6.6907 6.7666
April 6.8660 6.6987 6.7601
May 6.9695 6.7018 6.8257
June 7.2728 6.9272 7.0677
July 7.3132 7.1432 7.2354
August 7.2270 7.0656 7.1488
September 7.1502 7.0575 7.1015
October 7.2920 7.1339 7.2135
November 7.2642 7.1739 7.2295
December 7.2126 7.1240 7.1666