YEARLY HIGH
0.1105 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.1020 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1057 ILS

2018 MUR to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.1105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.1020.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0085 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1038 to the December average rate of 0.1093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1105 was up 0.14% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1103, 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 552 ILS
2017 Average 521 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 510 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.40 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1098
0.1033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ILS 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 0.1049, compared to 0.1065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1049
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0069 ILS (High: 0.1105 / Low: 0.1036). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 ILS (High: 0.1063 / Low: 0.1043).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1073) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0024 (+2.33%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1073
2017 Avg (February) 0.1048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1059 0.1020 0.1038
February 0.1105 0.1036 0.1073
March 0.1068 0.1037 0.1048
April 0.1063 0.1043 0.1050
May 0.1059 0.1022 0.1040
June 0.1058 0.1030 0.1043
July 0.1073 0.1049 0.1058
August 0.1073 0.1050 0.1062
September 0.1059 0.1034 0.1046
October 0.1079 0.1048 0.1059
November 0.1082 0.1058 0.1069
December 0.1105 0.1078 0.1093