2018 MUR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2156 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.1965 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2032 BOB

2018 MUR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.2156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.1965.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2097 to the December average rate of 0.2012, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2156 was up 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2151, 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 1,078 BOB

2017 Average 1,006 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 982 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.71 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2132

0.1980

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BOB 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 0.2060, compared to 0.2004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2060

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0097 BOB (High: 0.2156 / Low: 0.2059). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 BOB (High: 0.2025 / Low: 0.2001).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0097

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2119) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1948), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0171 (+8.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2119

2017 Avg (February) 0.1948

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2140	0.2045	0.2097
February	0.2156	0.2059	0.2119
March	0.2117	0.2070	0.2090
April	0.2083	0.2026	0.2051
May	0.2031	0.1982	0.2003
June	0.2037	0.1965	0.2000
July	0.2029	0.1985	0.2006
August	0.2015	0.1980	0.2002
September	0.2025	0.2001	0.2013
October	0.2013	0.1976	0.2001
November	0.2003	0.1974	0.1992
December	0.2032	0.1997	0.2012