2018 ETB to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2756 MUR

YEARLY LOW

1.1633 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2295 MUR

2018 ETB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ETB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 1.2756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.1633.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1123 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2006 to the December average rate of 1.2183, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2756 was down 21.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,378 MUR

2017 Average 7,240 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 5,817 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 561.54 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2610

1.1793

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.2205, compared to 1.2384 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2205

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2384

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0537 MUR (High: 1.2171 / Low: 1.1633). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0250 MUR (High: 1.2641 / Low: 1.2392).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0537

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0250

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 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.2540) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.5039), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2499 (-16.62%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.2540

2017 Avg (June) 1.5039

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2255	1.1722	1.2006
February	1.2171	1.1633	1.1861
March	1.2159	1.1888	1.2025
April	1.2401	1.2044	1.2257
May	1.2663	1.2373	1.2542
June	1.2756	1.2315	1.2540
July	1.2633	1.2351	1.2483
August	1.2641	1.2392	1.2483
September	1.2528	1.2217	1.2389
October	1.2617	1.2282	1.2388
November	1.2539	1.2275	1.2380
December	1.2370	1.2014	1.2183