2018 MUR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

281.0099 GNF

YEARLY LOW

256.9260 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

266.1530 GNF

2018 MUR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 281.0099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 256.9260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.0839 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.3529 to the December average rate of 266.5035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 281.0099 was up 2.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 274.9889, 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 1,405,049 GNF

2017 Average 1,322,604 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 1,284,630 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,419.39 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

277.6746

259.7591

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GNF 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 268.7365, compared to 263.5696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 268.7365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.5696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 12.7895 GNF (High: 281.0099 / Low: 268.2204). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6297 GNF (High: 266.0517 / Low: 262.4220).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.7895

September Spread (Stable) ±3.6297

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 6.5450 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 276.1817) against the same month in 2017 (average: 263.9560), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2256 (+4.63%).

2018 Avg (February) 276.1817

2017 Avg (February) 263.9560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	279.0799	268.0366	273.3529
February	281.0099	268.2204	276.1817
March	275.9529	269.8474	272.4214
April	271.5151	264.4312	267.7970
May	264.1919	258.3571	261.2521
June	266.3023	256.9260	261.4136
July	265.3243	259.8350	262.9599
August	264.1016	257.8718	262.2437
September	266.0517	262.4220	263.9066
October	265.4841	258.9954	262.9644
November	266.0523	259.4102	262.8395
December	269.2612	264.0995	266.5035