YEARLY HIGH
0.0295 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0279 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0288 CHF

2018 MUR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0295. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 17, dropping to 0.0279.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0016 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0292 to the December average rate of 0.0289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.91% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0295 was down 0.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0295, 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 148 CHF
2017 Average 143 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 140 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.86 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0292
0.0281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CHF 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 0.0288, compared to 0.0287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0288
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 CHF (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0281). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 CHF (High: 0.0291 / Low: 0.0287).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0292) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+3.77%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0292
2017 Avg (January) 0.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0295 0.0288 0.0292
February 0.0291 0.0281 0.0286
March 0.0291 0.0283 0.0287
April 0.0292 0.0284 0.0288
May 0.0292 0.0284 0.0289
June 0.0291 0.0283 0.0287
July 0.0292 0.0285 0.0289
August 0.0289 0.0282 0.0287
September 0.0286 0.0279 0.0282
October 0.0292 0.0285 0.0288
November 0.0291 0.0287 0.0289
December 0.0292 0.0286 0.0289