2018 MUR to CRC Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |