YEARLY HIGH
1.8162 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.8323 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2956 MUR

2018 ARS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ARS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.8162. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 0.8323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9839 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7354 to the December average rate of 0.9088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -47.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8162 was down 22.33% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.3384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,081 MUR
2017 Average 10,462 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,162 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,919.46 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8198
0.8074
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ARS 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: JanтАУJun) was 1.5749, compared to 1.0163 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.5585 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 1.5749
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 1.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.3809 MUR (High: 1.2664 / Low: 0.8855). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 MUR (High: 1.6730 / Low: 1.6443).

August Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.3809
April Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0286

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2716 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2716

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.7354) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2583), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5229 (-23.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.7354
2017 Avg (January) 2.2583

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Month High Low Average
January 1.8162 1.6451 1.7354
February 1.6698 1.6183 1.6450
March 1.6515 1.6171 1.6357
April 1.6730 1.6443 1.6640
May 1.6467 1.3778 1.4697
June 1.3787 1.1995 1.2995
July 1.2718 1.1969 1.2464
August 1.2664 0.8855 1.1634
September 0.9322 0.8323 0.8917
October 0.9612 0.8740 0.9334
November 0.9816 0.8866 0.9543
December 0.9347 0.8942 0.9088