2018 GTQ to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.6937 MUR

YEARLY LOW

4.3553 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

4.5216 MUR

2018 GTQ to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the GTQ to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 4.6937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 4.3553.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3383 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4832 to the December average rate of 4.4423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6937 was down 3.56% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.8668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,468 MUR

2017 Average 23,463 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 21,777 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,691.74 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.6586

4.4101

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 4.5292, compared to 4.5140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5292

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1988 MUR (High: 4.5541 / Low: 4.3553). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0651 MUR (High: 4.4732 / Low: 4.4081).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1988

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0651

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1104 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 4.6124) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.7324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1200 (-2.54%).

2018 Avg (June) 4.6124

2017 Avg (June) 4.7324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.5727	4.3880	4.4832
February	4.5541	4.3553	4.4308
March	4.5097	4.4016	4.4679
April	4.5986	4.4735	4.5432
May	4.6591	4.5853	4.6379
June	4.6937	4.5281	4.6124
July	4.6421	4.5460	4.5913
August	4.6566	4.5303	4.5975
September	4.5414	4.4268	4.4871
October	4.5123	4.4371	4.4700
November	4.5377	4.4710	4.4960
December	4.4732	4.4081	4.4423