YEARLY HIGH
0.0530 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0484 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0500 AZN

2018 MUR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.0530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.0484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0046 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0514 to the December average rate of 0.0496, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0530 was down 3.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0550, 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 265 AZN
2017 Average 249 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 242 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.80 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0521
0.0489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to AZN 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 0.0506, compared to 0.0494 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0506
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0494

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0026 AZN (High: 0.0530 / Low: 0.0503). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 AZN (High: 0.0494 / Low: 0.0489).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0518) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+0.74%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0518
2017 Avg (February) 0.0514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0526 0.0503 0.0514
February 0.0530 0.0503 0.0518
March 0.0521 0.0508 0.0513
April 0.0512 0.0499 0.0505
May 0.0499 0.0489 0.0493
June 0.0502 0.0484 0.0493
July 0.0500 0.0489 0.0495
August 0.0498 0.0488 0.0493
September 0.0499 0.0493 0.0496
October 0.0496 0.0489 0.0493
November 0.0494 0.0489 0.0491
December 0.0499 0.0492 0.0496