YEARLY HIGH
0.0094 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0086 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0089 KWD

2018 MUR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.0086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0091 to the December average rate of 0.0088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0094 was up 1.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0092, 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 47 KWD
2017 Average 44 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 43 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.74 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0092
0.0087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KWD 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 0.0090, compared to 0.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0004 KWD (High: 0.0094 / Low: 0.0089). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0088).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0092) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+6.97%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0092
2017 Avg (February) 0.0086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0093 0.0090 0.0091
February 0.0094 0.0089 0.0092
March 0.0092 0.0090 0.0091
April 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
May 0.0088 0.0087 0.0087
June 0.0089 0.0086 0.0088
July 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
August 0.0089 0.0087 0.0088
September 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088
October 0.0088 0.0087 0.0088
November 0.0088 0.0087 0.0088
December 0.0089 0.0088 0.0088