YEARLY HIGH
20.6611 MUR
YEARLY LOW
18.8818 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.0110 MUR

2018 AZN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 20.6611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 18.8818.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7793 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4744 to the December average rate of 20.1777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 20.6611 was down 2.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 21.2907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,305 MUR
2017 Average 100,341 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 94,409 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,896.54 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

20.4632
19.2054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 19.7751, compared to 20.2468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.7751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.9935 MUR (High: 19.8753 / Low: 18.8818). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1803 MUR (High: 20.4435 / Low: 20.2631).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.9935
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1803

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1806 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1806

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 20.3026) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.5042), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2016 (-0.98%).

2018 Avg (June) 20.3026
2017 Avg (June) 20.5042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.8837 19.0018 19.4744
February 19.8753 18.8818 19.3102
March 19.6924 19.1770 19.5027
April 20.0302 19.5288 19.7892
May 20.4693 20.0317 20.2717
June 20.6611 19.9101 20.3026
July 20.4395 20.0023 20.2147
August 20.4992 20.0763 20.2654
September 20.2658 20.0573 20.1783
October 20.4405 20.1644 20.2863
November 20.4435 20.2631 20.3584
December 20.3171 20.0264 20.1777