2018 MUR to GMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5065 GMD

YEARLY LOW

1.3413 GMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4141 GMD

2018 MUR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 1.5065. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 1.3413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1653 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4567 to the December average rate of 1.4400, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5065 was up 5.92% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4223, 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 7,533 GMD

2017 Average 6,648 GMD

Yearly Trough Low 6,706 GMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 826.28 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4658

1.3567

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GMD 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 1.4123, compared to 1.4159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4123

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0900 GMD (High: 1.5065 / Low: 1.4165). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 GMD (High: 1.4379 / Low: 1.4213).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0900

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.4567) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2431 (+20.03%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.4567

2017 Avg (January) 1.2136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5065	1.4165	1.4567
February	1.4837	1.4073	1.4515
March	1.4515	1.4197	1.4308
April	1.4275	1.3826	1.4021
May	1.3834	1.3533	1.3667
June	1.3923	1.3413	1.3658
July	1.4106	1.3570	1.3861
August	1.4051	1.3766	1.3943
September	1.4408	1.3931	1.4130
October	1.4404	1.4225	1.4327
November	1.4379	1.4213	1.4295
December	1.4516	1.4299	1.4400