YEARLY HIGH
0.0233 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0207 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0220 GBP

2018 MUR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 10, valuing the pair at 0.0233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 0.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0220 to the December average rate of 0.0230, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0233 was down 1.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0237, 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 117 GBP
2017 Average 113 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 104 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.03 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0232
0.0209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GBP 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 0.0217, compared to 0.0224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0008 GBP (High: 0.0227 / Low: 0.0219). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0218 / Low: 0.0214).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.0230) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0221), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+4.13%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.0230
2017 Avg (December) 0.0221

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0224 0.0216 0.0220
February 0.0222 0.0217 0.0219
March 0.0219 0.0214 0.0216
April 0.0215 0.0207 0.0211
May 0.0218 0.0214 0.0215
June 0.0221 0.0215 0.0218
July 0.0223 0.0218 0.0221
August 0.0228 0.0222 0.0225
September 0.0226 0.0220 0.0223
October 0.0227 0.0219 0.0222
November 0.0227 0.0220 0.0224
December 0.0233 0.0227 0.0230