YEARLY HIGH
7.6669 MUR
YEARLY LOW
6.8392 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2707 MUR

2018 GHS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GHS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 5, valuing the pair at 7.6669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 25, dropping to 6.8392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8277 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.2583 to the December average rate of 6.9855, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7.6669 was down 10.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.5225, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 38,335 MUR
2017 Average 39,243 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 34,196 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,138.69 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.6422
6.9258
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 7.4107, compared to 7.1307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.4479 MUR (High: 7.2871 / Low: 6.8392). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1224 MUR (High: 7.6375 / Low: 7.5151).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4479
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1224

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2362 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 7.5510) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.1475), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5965 (-7.32%).

2018 Avg (May) 7.5510
2017 Avg (May) 8.1475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.4083 7.1160 7.2583
February 7.5192 7.1380 7.2952
March 7.5506 7.3913 7.4622
April 7.6375 7.5151 7.5825
May 7.6669 7.3524 7.5510
June 7.4581 7.1623 7.3148
July 7.2703 7.0578 7.1798
August 7.2544 7.1064 7.1911
September 7.2871 6.8392 7.1749
October 7.2125 6.9571 7.1232
November 7.2593 6.9455 7.1295
December 7.1858 6.8710 6.9855