YEARLY HIGH
443.7927 IDR
YEARLY LOW
396.9916 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
416.3373 IDR

2018 MUR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 443.7927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 396.9916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 46.8011 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 406.9431 to the December average rate of 422.6175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 443.7927 was up 8.47% compared to the 2017 peak of 409.1290, 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 2,218,963 IDR
2017 Average 1,940,352 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,984,958 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 234,005.48 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

443.2985
401.1907
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to IDR 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 410.1214, compared to 422.5533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.4319 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 410.1214
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 422.5533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 21.0957 IDR (High: 443.7927 / Low: 422.6970). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.9632 IDR (High: 421.8549 / Low: 416.8916).

October Spread (Volatile) ±21.0957
September Spread (Stable) ±4.9632

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 16.5615 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.5615

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 439.7896) against the same month in 2017 (average: 397.4462), the exchange rate shifted by +42.3433 (+10.65%).

2018 Avg (October) 439.7896
2017 Avg (October) 397.4462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 415.0778 400.2767 406.9431
February 423.1481 408.9911 416.4339
March 421.3157 412.8041 416.1533
April 414.5500 406.2377 409.7722
May 411.2435 401.6936 406.7263
June 411.0892 396.9916 404.6997
July 421.1148 409.5279 414.8279
August 419.5110 411.0227 415.4664
September 421.8549 416.8916 419.3902
October 443.7927 422.6970 439.7896
November 434.7765 415.3376 423.2281
December 427.6822 414.2012 422.6175