YEARLY HIGH
2.1102 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.9015 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0247 MUR

2018 MDL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MDL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 2.1102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 1.9015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2087 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9446 to the December average rate of 2.0003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1102 was up 6.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9880, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,551 MUR
2017 Average 9,367 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 9,507 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,043.62 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.0875
1.9316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 2.0103, compared to 2.0391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0288 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.1096 MUR (High: 2.0111 / Low: 1.9015). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0312 MUR (High: 2.0797 / Low: 2.0485).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1096
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0312

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 2.0745) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.8542), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2203 (+11.88%).

2018 Avg (August) 2.0745
2017 Avg (August) 1.8542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9638 1.9143 1.9446
February 2.0111 1.9015 1.9563
March 2.0175 1.9783 1.9957
April 2.0580 2.0129 2.0478
May 2.0872 2.0349 2.0692
June 2.0876 2.0097 2.0484
July 2.0797 2.0485 2.0596
August 2.1102 2.0455 2.0745
September 2.0690 2.0233 2.0441
October 2.0511 2.0114 2.0305
November 2.0479 2.0086 2.0257
December 2.0361 1.9796 2.0003