YEARLY HIGH
0.1344 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1198 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1261 MUR

2018 HUF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the HUF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.1344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.1198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0147 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1301 to the December average rate of 0.1211, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1344 was up 2.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 134,445 MUR
2017 Average 125,970 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 119,781 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.

0.1338
0.1200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.1294, compared to 0.1227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1294
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0074 MUR (High: 0.1316 / Low: 0.1242). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 MUR (High: 0.1308 / Low: 0.1288).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.1326) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1210), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0116 (+9.55%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.1326
2017 Avg (April) 0.1210

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1308 0.1288 0.1301
February 0.1307 0.1279 0.1292
March 0.1322 0.1295 0.1306
April 0.1344 0.1306 0.1326
May 0.1316 0.1242 0.1288
June 0.1267 0.1221 0.1250
July 0.1256 0.1221 0.1240
August 0.1252 0.1216 0.1233
September 0.1249 0.1219 0.1232
October 0.1237 0.1202 0.1225
November 0.1236 0.1207 0.1223
December 0.1228 0.1198 0.1211