YEARLY HIGH
3.5221 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.1209 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3412 MUR

2018 BWP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 3.5221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 3.1209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4012 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3823 to the December average rate of 3.2122, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.5221 was up 1.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.4815, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,610 MUR
2017 Average 16,676 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 15,605 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,005.77 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.5164
3.1547
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 3.4329, compared to 3.2494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1835 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4329
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.1690 MUR (High: 3.3544 / Low: 3.1854). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0428 MUR (High: 3.4794 / Low: 3.4367).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1690
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0428

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0982 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0982

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 3.4863) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.3481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1382 (+4.13%).

2018 Avg (April) 3.4863
2017 Avg (April) 3.3481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4196 3.3486 3.3823
February 3.5113 3.3438 3.4131
March 3.4794 3.4367 3.4567
April 3.5221 3.4482 3.4863
May 3.5175 3.4378 3.4787
June 3.4386 3.3216 3.3805
July 3.3654 3.3131 3.3398
August 3.3544 3.1854 3.2641
September 3.2361 3.1209 3.1849
October 3.2695 3.1710 3.2369
November 3.2863 3.2250 3.2588
December 3.2762 3.1743 3.2122