YEARLY HIGH
0.0219 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0199 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0210 MUR

2018 CDF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CDF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 0.0219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0206 to the December average rate of 0.0211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0219 was down 30.16% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 109 MUR
2017 Average 120 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 99 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.07 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0215
0.0201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0208, compared to 0.0212 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0212

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0014 MUR (High: 0.0215 / Low: 0.0201). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MUR (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0202).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0212) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0220), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-3.30%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0212
2017 Avg (July) 0.0220

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0215 0.0201 0.0206
February 0.0208 0.0199 0.0203
March 0.0207 0.0202 0.0204
April 0.0211 0.0205 0.0209
May 0.0216 0.0211 0.0214
June 0.0218 0.0210 0.0214
July 0.0219 0.0205 0.0212
August 0.0215 0.0209 0.0212
September 0.0212 0.0208 0.0210
October 0.0216 0.0210 0.0212
November 0.0216 0.0210 0.0214
December 0.0215 0.0209 0.0211