YEARLY HIGH
18.0588 CRC
YEARLY LOW
16.1212 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.9570 CRC

2018 MUR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 18.0588. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 16.1212.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9376 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2119 to the December average rate of 17.4239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.0588 was up 1.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.7621, 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 90,294 CRC
2017 Average 82,094 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 80,606 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,687.77 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.7260
16.2780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CRC 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 16.9228, compared to 16.9912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0684 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.9228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.8466 CRC (High: 17.8349 / Low: 16.9883). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3555 CRC (High: 17.0086 / Low: 16.6531).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.8466
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3555

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 0.4101 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 17.6054) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.6702), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9351 (+5.61%).

2018 Avg (November) 17.6054
2017 Avg (November) 16.6702

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.6270 16.8532 17.2119
February 17.8349 16.9883 17.5137
March 17.3612 16.9880 17.1939
April 17.0727 16.5798 16.8088
May 16.6230 16.2288 16.3987
June 16.7286 16.1212 16.4097
July 16.6676 16.2910 16.4819
August 16.6588 16.2588 16.4544
September 17.0086 16.6531 16.8592
October 17.5894 16.7844 17.1222
November 18.0588 17.3371 17.6054
December 17.6311 17.2664 17.4239