YEARLY HIGH
0.3414 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3081 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3240 MUR

2012 XPF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 0.3414. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 29, dropping to 0.3081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0333 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3171 to the December average rate of 0.3379, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3414 was down 0.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,707 MUR
2011 Average 1,668 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,541 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 166.58 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3403
0.3124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.3188, compared to 0.3293 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3188
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3293

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0188 MUR (High: 0.3275 / Low: 0.3087). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 MUR (High: 0.3401 / Low: 0.3345).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.3366) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+1.08%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.3366
2011 Avg (October) 0.3330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3248 0.3119 0.3171
February 0.3258 0.3174 0.3208
March 0.3251 0.3173 0.3214
April 0.3252 0.3155 0.3201
May 0.3235 0.3081 0.3147
June 0.3275 0.3087 0.3185
July 0.3294 0.3155 0.3202
August 0.3239 0.3159 0.3187
September 0.3339 0.3214 0.3285
October 0.3414 0.3315 0.3366
November 0.3377 0.3306 0.3336
December 0.3401 0.3345 0.3379