2018 BTN to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5287 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.4640 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4983 MUR

2018 BTN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BTN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.5287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 0.4640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0647 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5180 to the December average rate of 0.4863, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5287 was down 7.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5702, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,643 MUR

2017 Average 2,651 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 2,320 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 323.28 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5229

0.4644

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.5113, compared to 0.4854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5113

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0216 MUR (High: 0.4955 / Low: 0.4738). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0105 MUR (High: 0.5139 / Low: 0.5034).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0216

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0105

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5180) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-1.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5180

2017 Avg (January) 0.5270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5287	0.5074	0.5180
February	0.5148	0.5002	0.5067
March	0.5139	0.5034	0.5085
April	0.5192	0.5059	0.5130
May	0.5170	0.5049	0.5114
June	0.5161	0.5031	0.5100
July	0.5073	0.4946	0.5012
August	0.5035	0.4841	0.4961
September	0.4847	0.4703	0.4768
October	0.4765	0.4640	0.4693
November	0.4955	0.4738	0.4825
December	0.4932	0.4757	0.4863