YEARLY HIGH
0.5283 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4648 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4981 MUR

2018 INR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.5283. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.4648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0636 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5179 to the December average rate of 0.4857, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5283 was down 3.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5501, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 132,082 MUR
2017 Average 132,487 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 116,190 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,891.93 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5228
0.4641
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.5110, compared to 0.4852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0259 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5110
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0245 MUR (High: 0.4954 / Low: 0.4709). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 MUR (High: 0.5114 / Low: 0.5030).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0198 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0198

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.5179) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5270), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0091 (-1.73%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.5179
2017 Avg (January) 0.5270

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5283 0.5065 0.5179
February 0.5142 0.4985 0.5061
March 0.5114 0.5030 0.5084
April 0.5192 0.5055 0.5129
May 0.5168 0.5038 0.5111
June 0.5174 0.5022 0.5098
July 0.5077 0.4949 0.5011
August 0.5036 0.4827 0.4962
September 0.4842 0.4701 0.4764
October 0.4758 0.4648 0.4690
November 0.4949 0.4741 0.4825
December 0.4954 0.4709 0.4857