YEARLY HIGH
0.1661 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0902 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0959 MUR

2018 MRO to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MRO to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.1661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0759 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0929 to the December average rate of 0.0962, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1661 was up 64.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 830 MUR
2017 Average 479 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 451 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 379.69 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1022
0.0908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0944, compared to 0.0974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0699 MUR (High: 0.1661 / Low: 0.0962). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 MUR (High: 0.0975 / Low: 0.0966).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0699
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 0.1012) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0942), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0070 (+7.42%).

2018 Avg (October) 0.1012
2017 Avg (October) 0.0942

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0951 0.0909 0.0929
February 0.0943 0.0902 0.0918
March 0.0938 0.0918 0.0930
April 0.0959 0.0933 0.0947
May 0.0980 0.0958 0.0970
June 0.0989 0.0954 0.0971
July 0.0978 0.0957 0.0967
August 0.0976 0.0957 0.0967
September 0.0966 0.0955 0.0962
October 0.1661 0.0962 0.1012
November 0.0975 0.0966 0.0971
December 0.0969 0.0955 0.0962