2018 MUR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5512 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.5083 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5236 EGP

2018 MUR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.5512. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.5083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0429 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5372 to the December average rate of 0.5214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5512 was up 1.74% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5418, 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 2,756 EGP

2017 Average 2,586 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 2,541 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.59 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5444

0.5129

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to EGP 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 0.5282, compared to 0.5191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0091 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5282

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0249 EGP (High: 0.5512 / Low: 0.5263). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 EGP (High: 0.5247 / Low: 0.5182).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0249

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0090 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0090

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5418) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4781), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0637 (+13.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5418

2017 Avg (February) 0.4781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5475	0.5272	0.5372
February	0.5512	0.5263	0.5418
March	0.5402	0.5288	0.5331
April	0.5332	0.5178	0.5246
May	0.5220	0.5118	0.5156
June	0.5261	0.5083	0.5170
July	0.5256	0.5146	0.5197
August	0.5224	0.5133	0.5181
September	0.5247	0.5182	0.5206
October	0.5227	0.5137	0.5184
November	0.5191	0.5116	0.5163
December	0.5250	0.5180	0.5214