YEARLY HIGH
1.6297 PHP
YEARLY LOW
1.4886 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5484 PHP

2018 MUR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 1.6297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.4886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1410 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5332 to the December average rate of 1.5368, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6297 was up 3.90% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.5685, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,148 PHP
2017 Average 7,308 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 7,443 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 705.10 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

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MUR to PHP 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 1.5492, compared to 1.5476 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5492
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5476

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1018 PHP (High: 1.5905 / Low: 1.4886). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 PHP (High: 1.5263 / Low: 1.5013).

January Spread (Volatile) Âą0.1018
May Spread (Stable) Âą0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0390 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.5906) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.4073), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1833 (+13.03%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.5906
2017 Avg (February) 1.4073

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Month High Low Average
January 1.5905 1.4886 1.5332
February 1.6297 1.5527 1.5906
March 1.6057 1.5617 1.5760
April 1.5750 1.5135 1.5447
May 1.5263 1.5013 1.5141
June 1.5665 1.5159 1.5363
July 1.5646 1.5345 1.5506
August 1.5602 1.5277 1.5438
September 1.5883 1.5534 1.5707
October 1.5765 1.5359 1.5613
November 1.5373 1.5079 1.5224
December 1.5530 1.5161 1.5368