YEARLY HIGH
3.3504 ALL
YEARLY LOW
3.0786 ALL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1775 ALL

2018 MUR to ALL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to ALL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 7, valuing the pair at 3.3504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 3.0786.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2718 ALL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3214 to the December average rate of 3.1589, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3504 was down 7.76% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,752 ALL
2017 Average 17,232 ALL
Yearly Trough Low 15,393 ALL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,359.24 ALL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.3424
3.0908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ALL 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 3.2002, compared to 3.1549 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2002
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1549

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.1248 ALL (High: 3.2034 / Low: 3.0786). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0417 ALL (High: 3.1839 / Low: 3.1422).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1248
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0417

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0891 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 3.2957) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5873), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2916 (-8.13%).

2018 Avg (February) 3.2957
2017 Avg (February) 3.5873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3438 3.3001 3.3214
February 3.3504 3.2309 3.2957
March 3.2536 3.1692 3.2174
April 3.2022 3.0998 3.1282
May 3.1668 3.0834 3.1118
June 3.2034 3.0786 3.1267
July 3.1681 3.1069 3.1327
August 3.1854 3.1308 3.1572
September 3.1839 3.1422 3.1611
October 3.1920 3.1291 3.1560
November 3.1859 3.1391 3.1632
December 3.2067 3.1246 3.1589