YEARLY HIGH
0.0258 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0210 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 MUR

2018 MMK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MMK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 8, valuing the pair at 0.0258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 22, dropping to 0.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0245 to the December average rate of 0.0219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0258 was down 3.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129 MUR
2017 Average 127 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 105 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.25 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0259
0.0213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0250, compared to 0.0224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0250
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0016 MUR (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0210). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MUR (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0216).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.0256) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0256), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.08%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.0256
2017 Avg (May) 0.0256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0250 0.0242 0.0245
February 0.0251 0.0241 0.0245
March 0.0250 0.0244 0.0247
April 0.0255 0.0248 0.0253
May 0.0258 0.0253 0.0256
June 0.0257 0.0245 0.0252
July 0.0247 0.0235 0.0241
August 0.0236 0.0222 0.0230
September 0.0226 0.0210 0.0219
October 0.0227 0.0214 0.0220
November 0.0220 0.0216 0.0217
December 0.0224 0.0216 0.0219