YEARLY HIGH
5.4689 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.9367 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1478 MUR

2018 CNY to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CNY to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 5.4689. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 4.9367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5322 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1287 to the December average rate of 4.9842, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 5.4689 was up 4.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.2560, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 136,721 MUR
2017 Average 127,628 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 123,416 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,304.98 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.4605
4.9409
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 5.2710, compared to 5.0245 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0245

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2451 MUR (High: 5.2997 / Low: 5.0547). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0653 MUR (High: 5.0670 / Low: 5.0017).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2451
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0653

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2194 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 5.4172) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.0644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3528 (+6.97%).

2018 Avg (May) 5.4172
2017 Avg (May) 5.0644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1632 5.0898 5.1287
February 5.2997 5.0547 5.1588
March 5.2811 5.1970 5.2298
April 5.3852 5.2838 5.3472
May 5.4689 5.3750 5.4172
June 5.4473 5.2322 5.3444
July 5.2397 5.0142 5.1250
August 5.0670 5.0017 5.0397
September 5.0490 4.9635 5.0112
October 5.0285 4.9457 4.9912
November 5.0506 4.9583 4.9960
December 5.0438 4.9367 4.9842