YEARLY HIGH
41.7004 MUR
YEARLY LOW
38.7677 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.1678 MUR

2018 EUR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 41.7004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 38.7677.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9327 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.2061 to the December average rate of 39.0838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 41.7004 was up 3.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 40.4514, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 208,502 MUR
2017 Average 194,768 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 193,839 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,663.25 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

41.5734
38.8574
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 40.6278, compared to 39.7078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9200 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.6278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.7078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 1.4460 MUR (High: 41.3041 / Low: 39.8581). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6324 MUR (High: 40.3928 / Low: 39.7604).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.4460
September Spread (Stable) ±0.6324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5471 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 41.3471) against the same month in 2017 (average: 37.7312), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6159 (+9.58%).

2018 Avg (April) 41.3471
2017 Avg (April) 37.7312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 40.4279 39.7610 40.2061
February 40.9088 39.8184 40.2713
March 41.1448 40.4244 40.7862
April 41.7004 40.8123 41.3471
May 41.3041 39.8581 40.8000
June 40.7619 39.8151 40.3562
July 40.6166 39.7632 40.2463
August 40.1638 39.4677 39.8160
September 40.3928 39.7604 40.0248
October 39.9885 39.0357 39.6792
November 39.6956 38.9187 39.3966
December 39.4160 38.7677 39.0838