YEARLY HIGH
3.9979 JMD
YEARLY LOW
3.5973 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7891 JMD

2018 MUR to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 3.9979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 3.5973.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4006 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7688 to the December average rate of 3.7218, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.9979 was up 1.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.9458, 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 19,990 JMD
2017 Average 18,606 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 17,987 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,003.20 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.9987
3.6061
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to JMD 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 3.7613, compared to 3.8169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.2140 JMD (High: 3.9078 / Low: 3.6937). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0534 JMD (High: 3.6681 / Low: 3.6147).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2140
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0534

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 0.1766 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1766

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 3.9301) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.8558), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0743 (+1.93%).

2018 Avg (August) 3.9301
2017 Avg (August) 3.8558

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8571 3.6776 3.7688
February 3.9254 3.7868 3.8544
March 3.8844 3.7893 3.8472
April 3.7920 3.6514 3.7049
May 3.6681 3.6147 3.6388
June 3.8074 3.6932 3.7534
July 3.8968 3.7205 3.8056
August 3.9979 3.8769 3.9301
September 3.9925 3.9163 3.9660
October 3.9078 3.6937 3.8273
November 3.6851 3.5973 3.6507
December 3.7657 3.6732 3.7218