YEARLY HIGH
19.6786 MUR
YEARLY LOW
17.8921 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.9790 MUR

2018 AWG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AWG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 19.6786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 17.8921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7865 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.4085 to the December average rate of 19.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 19.6786 was down 2.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.1438, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 98,393 MUR
2017 Average 96,080 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 89,461 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,932.39 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

19.4365
18.1028
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 18.7722, compared to 19.1857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.7722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.1857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.8796 MUR (High: 18.7717 / Low: 17.8921). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1746 MUR (High: 19.3348 / Low: 19.1602).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8796
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1746

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1946 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 19.3254) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.3313), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0059 (-0.03%).

2018 Avg (June) 19.3254
2017 Avg (June) 19.3313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.7677 18.0338 18.4085
February 18.7717 17.8921 18.2139
March 18.6779 18.2651 18.5245
April 19.1045 18.6779 18.8623
May 19.5233 19.0525 19.2987
June 19.6786 18.9607 19.3254
July 19.4512 19.0352 19.2400
August 19.4863 19.0684 19.2471
September 19.2357 18.9655 19.1057
October 19.3333 19.0722 19.1856
November 19.3348 19.1602 19.2531
December 19.2134 18.9363 19.0828