YEARLY HIGH
0.0399 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0370 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0381 CAD

2018 MUR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.0399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0370.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0377 to the December average rate of 0.0392, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0399 was up 0.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0396, 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 199 CAD
2017 Average 188 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 185 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.48 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0393
0.0371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CAD 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 0.0381, compared to 0.0381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0381
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0016 CAD (High: 0.0389 / Low: 0.0373). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 CAD (High: 0.0381 / Low: 0.0375).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0392) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+3.75%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0392
2017 Avg (December) 0.0377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0382 0.0371 0.0377
February 0.0391 0.0380 0.0386
March 0.0396 0.0386 0.0391
April 0.0389 0.0373 0.0378
May 0.0377 0.0370 0.0373
June 0.0384 0.0376 0.0380
July 0.0386 0.0378 0.0382
August 0.0381 0.0375 0.0378
September 0.0383 0.0374 0.0379
October 0.0381 0.0371 0.0377
November 0.0386 0.0376 0.0381
December 0.0399 0.0384 0.0392