2018 MUR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.3564 CDF

YEARLY LOW

45.7180 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.6228 CDF

2018 MUR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 50.3564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 45.7180.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6384 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.5905 to the December average rate of 47.3235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 50.3564 was up 0.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.1688, 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 251,782 CDF

2017 Average 211,923 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 228,590 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,191.77 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.6512

46.4656

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CDF 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 48.0574, compared to 47.1882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8691 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.0574

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.1882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 3.1321 CDF (High: 49.7395 / Low: 46.6074). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0121 CDF (High: 47.3452 / Low: 46.3331).

January Spread (Volatile) ±3.1321

May Spread (Stable) ±1.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1543 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1543

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 49.3857) against the same month in 2017 (average: 35.8315), the exchange rate shifted by +13.5541 (+37.83%).

2018 Avg (February) 49.3857

2017 Avg (February) 35.8315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.7395	46.6074	48.5905
February	50.3564	48.1307	49.3857
March	49.4554	48.4229	48.9056
April	48.6747	47.3402	47.9429
May	47.3452	46.3331	46.7885
June	47.5949	45.8888	46.7311
July	48.7089	45.7180	47.0843
August	47.8913	46.6103	47.1474
September	48.1238	47.0980	47.6065
October	47.5624	46.3004	47.1393
November	47.6253	46.2898	46.8284
December	47.9606	46.5822	47.3235