2018 MUR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1226 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.1138 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1186 MYR

2018 MUR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 0.1226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.1138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1200 to the December average rate of 0.1215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1226 was down 6.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1310, 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 613 MYR

2017 Average 623 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 569 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.25 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1221

0.1144

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MYR 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 0.1174, compared to 0.1199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1174

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0046 MYR (High: 0.1213 / Low: 0.1168). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MYR (High: 0.1211 / Low: 0.1199).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.1215) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.69%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.1215

2017 Avg (December) 0.1206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1215	0.1187	0.1200
February	0.1213	0.1168	0.1200
March	0.1190	0.1163	0.1181
April	0.1164	0.1149	0.1154
May	0.1174	0.1143	0.1151
June	0.1176	0.1138	0.1157
July	0.1192	0.1162	0.1176
August	0.1203	0.1175	0.1186
September	0.1211	0.1199	0.1205
October	0.1213	0.1199	0.1204
November	0.1216	0.1196	0.1207
December	0.1226	0.1201	0.1215