YEARLY HIGH
4.4813 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.0976 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3404 MUR

2018 HKD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HKD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 4.4813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 4.0976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3837 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2151 to the December average rate of 4.3919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.4813 was down 3.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.6579, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 112,033 MUR
2017 Average 110,691 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 102,440 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,593.43 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.4531
4.1446
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 4.2826, compared to 4.3982 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2826
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3982

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1899 MUR (High: 4.2875 / Low: 4.0976). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 MUR (High: 4.3966 / Low: 4.3720).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1899
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0448 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0448

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 4.4039) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.4539), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0500 (-1.12%).

2018 Avg (June) 4.4039
2017 Avg (June) 4.4539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2959 4.1299 4.2151
February 4.2875 4.0976 4.1703
March 4.2525 4.1609 4.2171
April 4.3451 4.2299 4.2919
May 4.4411 4.3449 4.3972
June 4.4813 4.3201 4.4039
July 4.4358 4.3401 4.3852
August 4.4459 4.3540 4.3953
September 4.3966 4.3720 4.3832
October 4.4386 4.3817 4.4064
November 4.4510 4.4050 4.4274
December 4.4273 4.3529 4.3919