YEARLY HIGH
0.0620 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0554 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0590 MUR

2018 CRC to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.0620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 8, dropping to 0.0554.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0581 to the December average rate of 0.0574, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0620 was down 5.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 310 MUR
2017 Average 305 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 277 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.28 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0614
0.0564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0591, compared to 0.0589 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0591
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0589

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0028 MUR (High: 0.0589 / Low: 0.0561). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MUR (High: 0.0579 / Low: 0.0567).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0609) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0611), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.32%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0609
2017 Avg (June) 0.0611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0593 0.0567 0.0581
February 0.0589 0.0561 0.0571
March 0.0589 0.0576 0.0582
April 0.0603 0.0586 0.0595
May 0.0616 0.0602 0.0610
June 0.0620 0.0598 0.0609
July 0.0614 0.0600 0.0607
August 0.0615 0.0600 0.0608
September 0.0600 0.0588 0.0593
October 0.0596 0.0569 0.0584
November 0.0577 0.0554 0.0568
December 0.0579 0.0567 0.0574