YEARLY HIGH
34.0457 KRW
YEARLY LOW
30.8539 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.3514 KRW

2018 MUR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 34.0457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 30.8539.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1919 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.3460 to the December average rate of 32.7069, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 34.0457 was down 1.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 34.6258, 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 170,229 KRW
2017 Average 163,888 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 154,269 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,959.38 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

33.2938
31.0006
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KRW 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 32.0784, compared to 32.6243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.0784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.6243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.6730 KRW (High: 34.0457 / Low: 32.3727). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6568 KRW (High: 32.8275 / Low: 32.1707).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.6730
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6568

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6948 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6948

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 33.1027) against the same month in 2017 (average: 32.1466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9561 (+2.97%).

2018 Avg (February) 33.1027
2017 Avg (February) 32.1466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.2325 31.7552 32.3460
February 34.0457 32.3727 33.1027
March 32.9295 31.9518 32.4078
April 32.1004 31.2728 31.7423
May 31.6224 30.8539 31.1917
June 32.3196 31.1520 31.6801
July 33.1529 32.0211 32.6048
August 32.8275 32.1707 32.4997
September 33.1210 32.3039 32.6039
October 33.1784 32.2700 32.8160
November 32.9007 32.1002 32.5148
December 33.1650 32.1730 32.7069