YEARLY HIGH
9.8051 MUR
YEARLY LOW
9.0524 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4670 MUR

2018 ILS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 9.8051. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 9.0524.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7528 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6344 to the December average rate of 9.1517, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.8051 was down 1.06% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.9098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,026 MUR
2017 Average 47,967 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 45,262 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,763.79 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.6826
9.1035
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 9.5380, compared to 9.3960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1420 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.5380
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.3960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.5987 MUR (High: 9.6511 / Low: 9.0524). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1812 MUR (High: 9.5914 / Low: 9.4102).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5987
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1812

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3093 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 9.6344) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.4023), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2320 (+2.47%).

2018 Avg (January) 9.6344
2017 Avg (January) 9.4023

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.8051 9.4456 9.6344
February 9.6511 9.0524 9.3250
March 9.6472 9.3622 9.5404
April 9.5914 9.4102 9.5201
May 9.7875 9.4467 9.6198
June 9.7095 9.4529 9.5884
July 9.5340 9.3160 9.4479
August 9.5203 9.3233 9.4147
September 9.6710 9.4391 9.5636
October 9.5383 9.2671 9.4422
November 9.4505 9.2430 9.3560
December 9.2761 9.0539 9.1517