2018 MUR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1551 BTN

YEARLY LOW

1.8916 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0089 BTN

2018 MUR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 12, valuing the pair at 2.1551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 1.8916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2636 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9308 to the December average rate of 2.0565, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1551 was up 9.87% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9616, 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 10,776 BTN

2017 Average 9,433 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 9,458 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,317.88 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1509

1.9108

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BTN 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 1.9562, compared to 2.0615 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9562

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0615

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0922 BTN (High: 2.1106 / Low: 2.0183). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0406 BTN (High: 1.9866 / Low: 1.9460).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0922

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0581 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.1309) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9138), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2171 (+11.34%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.1309

2017 Avg (October) 1.9138

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9708	1.8916	1.9308
February	1.9993	1.9425	1.9737
March	1.9866	1.9460	1.9666
April	1.9766	1.9262	1.9495
May	1.9806	1.9341	1.9555
June	1.9876	1.9376	1.9611
July	2.0219	1.9713	1.9954
August	2.0658	1.9863	2.0159
September	2.1265	2.0630	2.0976
October	2.1551	2.0987	2.1309
November	2.1106	2.0183	2.0728
December	2.1020	2.0274	2.0565