YEARLY HIGH
0.2021 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1101 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1386 MUR

2018 AOA to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AOA to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.2021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.1101.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0920 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1852 to the December average rate of 0.1112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2021 was down 7.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2177, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,010 MUR
2017 Average 1,040 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 550 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 460.17 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1926
0.1038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.1568, compared to 0.1205 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1205

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0464 MUR (High: 0.2021 / Low: 0.1557). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 MUR (High: 0.1127 / Low: 0.1111).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0464
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0300 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0300

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1852) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2163), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0311 (-14.36%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1852
2017 Avg (January) 0.2163

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2021 0.1557 0.1852
February 0.1578 0.1521 0.1552
March 0.1556 0.1529 0.1544
April 0.1572 0.1509 0.1545
May 0.1523 0.1445 0.1486
June 0.1468 0.1390 0.1428
July 0.1400 0.1335 0.1359
August 0.1337 0.1242 0.1298
September 0.1245 0.1167 0.1203
October 0.1164 0.1119 0.1140
November 0.1127 0.1111 0.1118
December 0.1121 0.1101 0.1112