YEARLY HIGH
11.2098 KZT
YEARLY LOW
9.4149 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.1363 KZT

2018 MUR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 11.2098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 9.4149.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7948 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9184 to the December average rate of 10.8314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.2098 was up 7.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.3865, 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 56,049 KZT
2017 Average 47,328 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 47,075 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,974.20 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.9620
9.3941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KZT 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 9.7350, compared to 10.5377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.6914 KZT (High: 11.0716 / Low: 10.3802). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1702 KZT (High: 9.7689 / Low: 9.5987).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6914
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1702

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1664 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 10.8314) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.8755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9559 (+9.68%).

2018 Avg (December) 10.8314
2017 Avg (December) 9.8755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0691 9.8215 9.9184
February 10.0501 9.5515 9.8708
March 9.7689 9.5987 9.7043
April 9.8199 9.4993 9.6489
May 9.6297 9.4149 9.5247
June 9.8518 9.6068 9.7426
July 10.1401 9.8239 10.0064
August 10.6059 10.0882 10.3645
September 11.0716 10.3802 10.6831
October 10.7953 10.4896 10.6468
November 10.8250 10.5599 10.6939
December 11.2098 10.6992 10.8314