2018 BAM to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.3923 MUR

YEARLY LOW

19.7857 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.5554 MUR

2018 BAM to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BAM to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 21.3923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 19.7857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6067 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5374 to the December average rate of 19.9911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.3923 was up 3.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.6207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,962 MUR

2017 Average 99,550 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 98,928 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,033.34 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.2831

19.8737

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 20.7763, compared to 20.3344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7763

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.8264 MUR (High: 20.7983 / Low: 19.9719). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3082 MUR (High: 21.0153 / Low: 20.7071).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.8264

March Spread (Stable) ±0.3082

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2869 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 21.1657) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.2767), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8889 (+9.80%).

2018 Avg (April) 21.1657

2017 Avg (April) 19.2767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.6502	20.3331	20.5374
February	20.9454	20.3799	20.5997
March	21.0153	20.7071	20.8468
April	21.3923	20.8943	21.1657
May	21.1111	20.3968	20.8788
June	20.8169	20.3602	20.6295
July	21.0228	20.3539	20.6122
August	20.6902	20.1359	20.3762
September	21.0199	20.3213	20.5344
October	20.6217	19.9683	20.2917
November	20.7983	19.9719	20.2010
December	20.1336	19.7857	19.9911