2018 LKR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2205 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.1874 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2098 MUR

2018 LKR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.2205. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1874.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0332 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2143 to the December average rate of 0.1905, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2205 was down 9.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2432, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,103 MUR

2017 Average 1,132 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 937 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 165.76 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2214

0.1877

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.2148, compared to 0.2047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2148

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0110 MUR (High: 0.2129 / Low: 0.2019). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0034 MUR (High: 0.2170 / Low: 0.2135).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0034

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.2186) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2288), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-4.45%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.2186

2017 Avg (May) 0.2288

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2190	0.2097	0.2143
February	0.2164	0.2068	0.2107
March	0.2144	0.2093	0.2124
April	0.2170	0.2135	0.2156
May	0.2205	0.2158	0.2186
June	0.2200	0.2129	0.2174
July	0.2197	0.2134	0.2161
August	0.2178	0.2125	0.2152
September	0.2129	0.2019	0.2081
October	0.2041	0.1971	0.2017
November	0.2021	0.1921	0.1967
December	0.1928	0.1874	0.1905