YEARLY HIGH
0.0417 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0378 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0394 AUD

2018 MUR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.0417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0381 to the December average rate of 0.0407, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0417 was up 5.79% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0394, 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 208 AUD
2017 Average 189 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 189 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.38 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0410
0.0379
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to AUD 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 0.0386, compared to 0.0401 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0386
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0401

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0024 AUD (High: 0.0417 / Low: 0.0393). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 AUD (High: 0.0397 / Low: 0.0389).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0407) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0387), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+5.18%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0407
2017 Avg (December) 0.0387

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0386 0.0378 0.0381
February 0.0395 0.0384 0.0390
March 0.0398 0.0383 0.0390
April 0.0394 0.0382 0.0387
May 0.0392 0.0379 0.0385
June 0.0392 0.0381 0.0386
July 0.0397 0.0389 0.0392
August 0.0405 0.0390 0.0396
September 0.0410 0.0400 0.0404
October 0.0412 0.0401 0.0408
November 0.0402 0.0392 0.0398
December 0.0417 0.0393 0.0407