2012 WST to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.7084 MUR

YEARLY LOW

12.0321 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0216 MUR

2012 WST to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 13.7084. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 12.0321.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6763 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3285 to the December average rate of 13.4516, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.7084 was up 3.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2598, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,542 MUR

2011 Average 61,647 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 60,161 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,381.54 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.6436

12.2090

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 12.6557, compared to 13.3874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6557

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9722 MUR (High: 13.0540 / Low: 12.0818). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1994 MUR (High: 13.5499 / Low: 13.3505).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9722

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2872 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2872

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 13.2269) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.4686), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7583 (+6.08%).

2012 Avg (July) 13.2269

2011 Avg (July) 12.4686

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.8308	12.0321	12.3285
February	13.0235	12.5405	12.7063
March	13.1110	12.5803	12.9236
April	13.0130	12.6334	12.7668
May	13.0540	12.0818	12.4796
June	13.2515	12.3269	12.7294
July	13.7084	12.8755	13.2269
August	13.5266	13.1182	13.2741
September	13.5886	13.0220	13.3422
October	13.6390	13.4395	13.5240
November	13.6351	13.3148	13.5056
December	13.5499	13.3505	13.4516