YEARLY HIGH
27.0270 MUR
YEARLY LOW
25.0651 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.2475 MUR

2018 CAD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CAD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 27.0270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 25.0651.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9619 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.5131 to the December average rate of 25.5434, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 27.0270 was down 1.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.4556, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135,135 MUR
2017 Average 132,954 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 125,326 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,809.34 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

26.9372
25.4167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 26.2687, compared to 26.2263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0424 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.2687
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.0843 MUR (High: 26.7936 / Low: 25.7093). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4271 MUR (High: 26.6500 / Low: 26.2229).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.0843
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7239 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 26.8105) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.6420), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1685 (+4.56%).

2018 Avg (May) 26.8105
2017 Avg (May) 25.6420

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 26.9707 26.1680 26.5131
February 26.3456 25.5587 25.9367
March 25.9090 25.2425 25.5781
April 26.7936 25.7093 26.4363
May 27.0270 26.5137 26.8105
June 26.5686 26.0502 26.3373
July 26.4760 25.8918 26.2124
August 26.6500 26.2229 26.4486
September 26.7677 26.0953 26.3696
October 26.9406 26.2180 26.5162
November 26.5801 25.9244 26.2673
December 26.0266 25.0651 25.5434