2018 EGP to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9675 MUR

YEARLY LOW

1.8143 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9103 MUR

2018 EGP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 1.9675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1.8143.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1532 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8619 to the December average rate of 1.9180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9675 was down 12.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2565, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,837 MUR

2017 Average 9,680 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 9,071 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 765.98 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9491

1.8365

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 1.8941, compared to 1.9265 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0324 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8941

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9265

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0859 MUR (High: 1.9002 / Low: 1.8143). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 MUR (High: 1.9298 / Low: 1.9057).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0859

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0188 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0188

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.9346) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+0.86%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.9346

2017 Avg (June) 1.9181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8967	1.8266	1.8619
February	1.9002	1.8143	1.8459
March	1.8911	1.8511	1.8760
April	1.9314	1.8753	1.9063
May	1.9541	1.9156	1.9397
June	1.9675	1.9009	1.9346
July	1.9433	1.9025	1.9242
August	1.9482	1.9144	1.9304
September	1.9298	1.9057	1.9207
October	1.9465	1.9131	1.9289
November	1.9546	1.9263	1.9368
December	1.9306	1.9047	1.9180