YEARLY HIGH
0.2296 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.2131 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2212 GTQ

2018 MUR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.2296. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.2131.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2231 to the December average rate of 0.2251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2296 was up 2.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2246, 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 1,148 GTQ
2017 Average 1,066 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,065 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 82.76 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2267
0.2146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GTQ 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 0.2209, compared to 0.2216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2209
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0100 GTQ (High: 0.2296 / Low: 0.2196). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 GTQ (High: 0.2237 / Low: 0.2204).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0100
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2257) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2087), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0170 (+8.15%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2257
2017 Avg (February) 0.2087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2279 0.2187 0.2231
February 0.2296 0.2196 0.2257
March 0.2272 0.2217 0.2238
April 0.2235 0.2175 0.2201
May 0.2181 0.2146 0.2156
June 0.2208 0.2131 0.2168
July 0.2200 0.2154 0.2178
August 0.2207 0.2147 0.2175
September 0.2259 0.2202 0.2229
October 0.2254 0.2216 0.2237
November 0.2237 0.2204 0.2224
December 0.2269 0.2236 0.2251