YEARLY HIGH
28.0818 KPW
YEARLY LOW
25.5860 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4692 KPW

2018 MUR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 28.0818. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 25.5860.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4958 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.3109 to the December average rate of 26.1993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 28.0818 was up 1.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 27.5917, 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 140,409 KPW
2017 Average 130,522 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 127,930 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,479.03 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

27.7584
25.8037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KPW 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 26.8281, compared to 26.1102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.8281
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.1102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.2598 KPW (High: 28.0818 / Low: 26.8220). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2301 KPW (High: 26.0885 / Low: 25.8584).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.2598
November Spread (Stable) ±0.2301

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 0.6419 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6419

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 27.5955) against the same month in 2017 (average: 25.3379), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2577 (+8.91%).

2018 Avg (February) 27.5955
2017 Avg (February) 25.3379

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.8625 26.7829 27.3109
February 28.0818 26.8220 27.5955
March 27.5660 26.9849 27.2183
April 27.1092 26.3918 26.7200
May 26.3899 25.8257 26.0781
June 26.5510 25.5860 26.0459
July 26.4286 25.8633 26.1516
August 26.3312 25.7880 26.0864
September 26.3562 26.0851 26.1984
October 26.2162 25.8621 26.0590
November 26.0885 25.8584 25.9666
December 26.3968 26.0192 26.1993