2018 FKP to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.2896 MUR

YEARLY LOW

42.8915 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.3997 MUR

2018 FKP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 48.2896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 42.8915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3981 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 45.5388 to the December average rate of 43.5205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.2896 was up 5.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 45.8248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 241,448 MUR

2017 Average 222,197 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 214,457 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,990.47 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

47.7433

43.1366

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 46.1773, compared to 44.6221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5553 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.1773

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.6221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 1.6890 MUR (High: 48.2896 / Low: 46.6006). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0162 MUR (High: 46.8042 / Low: 45.7880).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.6890

May Spread (Stable) ±1.0162

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.1922 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 47.3594) against the same month in 2017 (average: 44.5102), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8492 (+6.40%).

2018 Avg (April) 47.3594

2017 Avg (April) 44.5102

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	46.2149	44.7273	45.5388
February	46.1671	44.9688	45.5640
March	46.7770	45.5779	46.1937
April	48.2896	46.6006	47.3594
May	46.8042	45.7880	46.4685
June	46.5780	45.3251	45.9397
July	45.9445	44.7674	45.3443
August	45.0842	43.9077	44.3985
September	45.5160	44.3307	44.7979
October	45.7210	44.0484	44.9584
November	45.4923	44.0106	44.7127
December	44.0906	42.8915	43.5205