YEARLY HIGH
21.2910 MUR
YEARLY LOW
19.8061 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.5357 MUR

2018 BGN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 21.2910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 19.8061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4849 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.5566 to the December average rate of 19.9805, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.2910 was up 3.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 20.6387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 106,455 MUR
2017 Average 99,576 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 99,030 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,424.55 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.2530
19.8649
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 20.7731, compared to 20.2983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.7731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.7067 MUR (High: 21.1136 / Low: 20.4069). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3018 MUR (High: 20.6216 / Low: 20.3198).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7067
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3018

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 0.2682 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2682

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 21.1373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 19.2800), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8574 (+9.63%).

2018 Avg (April) 21.1373
2017 Avg (April) 19.2800

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.6726 20.3299 20.5566
February 20.9189 20.3513 20.5967
March 21.0420 20.6547 20.8475
April 21.2910 20.8428 21.1373
May 21.1136 20.4069 20.8692
June 20.8410 20.3707 20.6315
July 20.7519 20.3463 20.5710
August 20.5570 20.1849 20.3527
September 20.6216 20.3198 20.4636
October 20.4451 19.9594 20.2837
November 20.2982 19.9008 20.1385
December 20.1486 19.8061 19.9805