YEARLY HIGH
2.1517 INR
YEARLY LOW
1.8928 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0098 INR

2018 MUR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 2.1517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.8928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2589 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9313 to the December average rate of 2.0594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.1517 was up 9.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9621, 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 10,758 INR
2017 Average 9,438 INR
Yearly Trough Low 9,464 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,294.43 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.1523
1.9113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to INR 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 1.9570, compared to 2.0625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9570
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1050 INR (High: 2.1236 / Low: 2.0186). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 INR (High: 1.9880 / Low: 1.9555).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1050
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0596 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0596

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2018: 2.1322) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2193 (+11.47%).

2018 Avg (October) 2.1322
2017 Avg (October) 1.9129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9744 1.8928 1.9313
February 2.0060 1.9449 1.9761
March 1.9880 1.9555 1.9668
April 1.9784 1.9262 1.9496
May 1.9848 1.9352 1.9566
June 1.9912 1.9327 1.9616
July 2.0207 1.9696 1.9955
August 2.0718 1.9856 2.0157
September 2.1273 2.0655 2.0994
October 2.1517 2.1016 2.1322
November 2.1091 2.0206 2.0726
December 2.1236 2.0186 2.0594