YEARLY HIGH
0.1219 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0959 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1072 BRL

2018 MUR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 13, valuing the pair at 0.1219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.0959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0260 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0973 to the December average rate of 0.1133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1219 was up 23.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0991, 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 610 BRL
2017 Average 463 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 480 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 130.18 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1215
0.0951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BRL 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 0.1020, compared to 0.1125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1020
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0134 BRL (High: 0.1210 / Low: 0.1075). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 BRL (High: 0.0988 / Low: 0.0959).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1193) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0940), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0253 (+26.92%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1193
2017 Avg (September) 0.0940

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0988 0.0959 0.0973
February 0.1012 0.0967 0.0996
March 0.1019 0.0970 0.0992
April 0.1030 0.0991 0.1012
May 0.1082 0.1024 0.1052
June 0.1146 0.1064 0.1093
July 0.1138 0.1077 0.1110
August 0.1210 0.1075 0.1137
September 0.1219 0.1173 0.1193
October 0.1165 0.1047 0.1088
November 0.1137 0.1062 0.1090
December 0.1147 0.1118 0.1133