YEARLY HIGH
17.4960 MUR
YEARLY LOW
15.9423 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9186 MUR

2018 BZD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BZD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 17.4960. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 15.9423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5537 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.4007 to the December average rate of 17.0406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.4960 was down 3.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.0389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,480 MUR
2017 Average 85,775 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 79,711 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,768.67 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.3105
16.1263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 16.7003, compared to 17.1368 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.7003
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1368

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.7503 MUR (High: 16.6926 / Low: 15.9423). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1965 MUR (High: 17.1769 / Low: 16.9803).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7503
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1965

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1757 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1757

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 17.1911) against the same month in 2017 (average: 17.2939), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1028 (-0.59%).

2018 Avg (June) 17.1911
2017 Avg (June) 17.2939

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7074 16.0564 16.4007
February 16.6926 15.9423 16.2250
March 16.6423 16.2368 16.4563
April 16.9640 16.5022 16.7596
May 17.3491 16.9214 17.1689
June 17.4960 16.8741 17.1911
July 17.3156 16.9399 17.1229
August 17.3610 17.0529 17.1717
September 17.1769 16.9803 17.0882
October 17.3926 17.0861 17.1857
November 17.3680 17.1119 17.2118
December 17.1616 16.9153 17.0406