2018 MUR to MMK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

47.6236 MMK

YEARLY LOW

38.6866 MMK

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.3698 MMK

2018 MUR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 22, valuing the pair at 47.6236. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 38.6866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.9370 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.8176 to the December average rate of 45.5982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 47.6236 was up 13.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 41.9857, 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 238,118 MMK

2017 Average 197,404 MMK

Yearly Trough Low 193,433 MMK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44,684.77 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

46.8018

38.4327

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MMK 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 40.0908, compared to 44.6487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.5579 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0908

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.6487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 3.4246 MMK (High: 47.6236 / Low: 44.1989). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8673 MMK (High: 46.3664 / Low: 45.4991).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.4246

November Spread (Stable) ±0.8673

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.8666 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8666

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 45.6538) against the same month in 2017 (average: 40.8538), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8000 (+11.75%).

2018 Avg (September) 45.6538

2017 Avg (September) 40.8538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	41.2597	40.0316	40.8176
February	41.5536	39.8482	40.8699
March	40.9053	40.0234	40.4375
April	40.2756	39.2898	39.5709
May	39.5958	38.6866	39.1301
June	40.8939	38.9460	39.7188
July	42.5180	40.4880	41.5334
August	45.1446	42.3977	43.4537
September	47.6236	44.1989	45.6538
October	46.6888	44.1330	45.5490
November	46.3664	45.4991	46.1044
December	46.1990	44.6536	45.5982