YEARLY HIGH
0.6098 MXN
YEARLY LOW
0.5342 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5651 MXN

2018 MUR to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.6098. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 7, dropping to 0.5342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0756 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5737 to the December average rate of 0.5846, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6098 was down 0.37% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6121, 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 3,049 MXN
2017 Average 2,740 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 2,671 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378.10 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5907
0.5413
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MXN 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 0.5677, compared to 0.5625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.0466 MXN (High: 0.5890 / Low: 0.5424). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0187 MXN (High: 0.5621 / Low: 0.5435).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0466
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0187

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0346 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.5866) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5228), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0639 (+12.22%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.5866
2017 Avg (June) 0.5228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5862 0.5646 0.5737
February 0.5836 0.5608 0.5716
March 0.5702 0.5470 0.5623
April 0.5596 0.5347 0.5455
May 0.5771 0.5533 0.5664
June 0.6098 0.5690 0.5866
July 0.5746 0.5383 0.5520
August 0.5571 0.5342 0.5463
September 0.5621 0.5435 0.5530
October 0.5890 0.5424 0.5554
November 0.5947 0.5691 0.5835
December 0.5990 0.5713 0.5846