2018 MUR to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1462 GHS

YEARLY LOW

0.1304 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1376 GHS

2018 MUR to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 25, valuing the pair at 0.1462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 5, dropping to 0.1304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0158 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1378 to the December average rate of 0.1432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1462 was up 5.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1383, 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 731 GHS

2017 Average 638 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 652 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.93 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1443

0.1308

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GHS 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 0.1350, compared to 0.1403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1350

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0090 GHS (High: 0.1462 / Low: 0.1372). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 GHS (High: 0.1331 / Low: 0.1309).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0090

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.1394) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+4.85%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.1394

2017 Avg (September) 0.1329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1405	0.1350	0.1378
February	0.1401	0.1330	0.1371
March	0.1353	0.1324	0.1340
April	0.1331	0.1309	0.1319
May	0.1360	0.1304	0.1325
June	0.1396	0.1341	0.1367
July	0.1417	0.1375	0.1393
August	0.1407	0.1378	0.1391
September	0.1462	0.1372	0.1394
October	0.1437	0.1386	0.1404
November	0.1440	0.1378	0.1403
December	0.1455	0.1392	0.1432