YEARLY HIGH
0.0391 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0356 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0378 MUR

2018 KPW to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KPW to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.0391. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0366 to the December average rate of 0.0382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0391 was down 2.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0401, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 195 MUR
2017 Average 192 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 178 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.37 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0387
0.0360
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0373, compared to 0.0383 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0373
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0383

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0017 MUR (High: 0.0373 / Low: 0.0356). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 MUR (High: 0.0387 / Low: 0.0383).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0384) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0386), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.50%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0384
2017 Avg (June) 0.0386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0373 0.0359 0.0366
February 0.0373 0.0356 0.0362
March 0.0371 0.0363 0.0367
April 0.0379 0.0369 0.0374
May 0.0387 0.0379 0.0383
June 0.0391 0.0377 0.0384
July 0.0387 0.0378 0.0382
August 0.0388 0.0380 0.0383
September 0.0383 0.0379 0.0382
October 0.0387 0.0381 0.0384
November 0.0387 0.0383 0.0385
December 0.0384 0.0379 0.0382