2018 BDT to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4179 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.3851 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4056 MUR

2018 BDT to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BDT to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.4179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.3851.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0328 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3970 to the December average rate of 0.4097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4179 was down 9.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4600, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,089 MUR

2017 Average 2,126 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,925 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.80 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4159

0.3899

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.4010, compared to 0.4101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4010

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0188 MUR (High: 0.4063 / Low: 0.3875). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 MUR (High: 0.4116 / Low: 0.4063).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0188

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.4138) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+0.96%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.4138

2017 Avg (November) 0.4098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4063	0.3875	0.3970
February	0.4020	0.3851	0.3920
March	0.4007	0.3915	0.3979
April	0.4056	0.3996	0.4029
May	0.4127	0.4021	0.4076
June	0.4162	0.4007	0.4087
July	0.4140	0.4030	0.4087
August	0.4141	0.4064	0.4098
September	0.4116	0.4063	0.4095
October	0.4139	0.4039	0.4094
November	0.4179	0.4114	0.4138
December	0.4122	0.4063	0.4097