YEARLY HIGH
25.9030 MUR
YEARLY LOW
24.1255 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9449 MUR

2018 LYD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LYD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 25.9030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 24.1255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7775 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.5012 to the December average rate of 24.5903, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 25.9030 was up 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.2360, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129,515 MUR
2017 Average 123,849 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 120,627 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,887.35 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

25.5787
24.4032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 25.0201, compared to 24.8697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.0201
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.8697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.1987 MUR (High: 25.3242 / Low: 24.1255). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2003 MUR (High: 24.9448 / Low: 24.7446).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.1987
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 25.3802) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.8875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4926 (+1.98%).

2018 Avg (June) 25.3802
2017 Avg (June) 24.8875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.8624 24.2562 24.5012
February 25.3242 24.1255 24.5313
March 25.0566 24.6209 24.8844
April 25.6402 25.0558 25.3429
May 25.7089 25.2671 25.4808
June 25.9030 24.9244 25.3802
July 25.3348 24.7854 25.0716
August 25.1203 24.6176 24.8892
September 24.9448 24.7446 24.8616
October 25.2134 24.7227 24.9651
November 25.0811 24.6414 24.8405
December 24.8156 24.3921 24.5903