YEARLY HIGH
0.2440 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.2231 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2305 HKD

2018 MUR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2440. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.2231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0209 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2373 to the December average rate of 0.2277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2440 was up 1.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2399, 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 1,220 HKD
2017 Average 1,130 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 1,116 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.49 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2412
0.2245
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to HKD 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 0.2336, compared to 0.2274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0108 HKD (High: 0.2440 / Low: 0.2332). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 HKD (High: 0.2287 / Low: 0.2274).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2398) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2184), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0214 (+9.78%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2398
2017 Avg (February) 0.2184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2421 0.2328 0.2373
February 0.2440 0.2332 0.2398
March 0.2403 0.2352 0.2371
April 0.2364 0.2301 0.2330
May 0.2302 0.2252 0.2274
June 0.2315 0.2231 0.2271
July 0.2304 0.2254 0.2280
August 0.2297 0.2249 0.2275
September 0.2287 0.2274 0.2281
October 0.2282 0.2253 0.2269
November 0.2270 0.2247 0.2259
December 0.2297 0.2259 0.2277