YEARLY HIGH
26.4400 MUR
YEARLY LOW
23.9819 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.4171 MUR

2018 AUD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AUD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 26.4400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 23.9819.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4582 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2154 to the December average rate of 24.5963, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.4400 was down 4.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.6215, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132,200 MUR
2017 Average 132,231 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 119,909 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,290.80 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.3844
24.3563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 25.8774, compared to 24.9567 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8774
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.9567

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.4586 MUR (High: 25.4405 / Low: 23.9819). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4935 MUR (High: 25.6992 / Low: 25.2056).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.4586
July Spread (Stable) ±0.4935

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5536 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 26.2154) against the same month in 2017 (average: 26.7535), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5381 (-2.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 26.2154
2017 Avg (January) 26.7535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.4400 25.9079 26.2154
February 26.0492 25.3332 25.6618
March 26.1331 25.0958 25.6480
April 26.1799 25.4066 25.8671
May 26.3814 25.5155 25.9822
June 26.2172 25.4954 25.8898
July 25.6992 25.2056 25.4877
August 25.6557 24.6983 25.2785
September 24.9901 24.4191 24.7264
October 24.9359 24.2897 24.5253
November 25.4778 24.8741 25.1262
December 25.4405 23.9819 24.5963