2018 MUR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

259.1731 LAK

YEARLY LOW

239.2574 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

247.5277 LAK

2018 MUR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 259.1731. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 239.2574.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 19.9157 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 252.2147 to the December average rate of 248.8025, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 259.1731 was up 1.50% compared to the 2017 peak of 255.3352, 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 1,295,866 LAK

2017 Average 1,192,136 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 1,196,287 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,578.54 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

255.7053

240.5557

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LAK 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 248.2043, compared to 246.8510 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3533 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 248.2043

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.8510

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 11.6654 LAK (High: 259.1731 / Low: 247.5078). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8858 LAK (High: 249.6795 / Low: 246.7937).

February Spread (Volatile) ±11.6654

September Spread (Stable) ±2.8858

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 4.8701 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.8701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 254.4429) against the same month in 2017 (average: 228.8967), the exchange rate shifted by +25.5462 (+11.16%).

2018 Avg (February) 254.4429

2017 Avg (February) 228.8967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	257.2278	247.5166	252.2147
February	259.1731	247.5078	254.4429
March	254.3426	248.7747	251.0672
April	250.3313	243.9957	246.6883
May	244.1830	240.4617	241.8182
June	246.8372	239.2574	242.9945
July	247.5370	242.3020	244.8516
August	248.4377	243.5823	246.0833
September	249.6795	246.7937	247.9950
October	248.3406	244.2218	246.9236
November	247.7245	244.0013	246.4501
December	250.7370	245.7784	248.8025