YEARLY HIGH
10.4262 MUR
YEARLY LOW
8.2002 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3631 MUR

2018 BRL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 10.4262. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 8.2002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2260 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2740 to the December average rate of 8.8300, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.4262 was down 10.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.6975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 260,655 MUR
2017 Average 270,302 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 205,005 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,649.36 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.4630
8.1950
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 9.8248, compared to 8.9014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9234 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.8248
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.0334 MUR (High: 9.2989 / Low: 8.2654). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2258 MUR (High: 8.9413 / Low: 8.7155).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0334
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2258

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.4266 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 10.2740) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.2244), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9504 (-8.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 10.2740
2017 Avg (January) 11.2244

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4262 10.1231 10.2740
February 10.3363 9.8845 10.0441
March 10.3129 9.8158 10.0845
April 10.0931 9.7074 9.8868
May 9.7650 9.2447 9.5071
June 9.4020 8.7258 9.1523
July 9.2879 8.7896 9.0132
August 9.2989 8.2654 8.8105
September 8.5217 8.2002 8.3840
October 9.5524 8.5867 9.1931
November 9.4183 8.7919 9.1778
December 8.9413 8.7155 8.8300