YEARLY HIGH
1.9031 MZN
YEARLY LOW
1.6576 MZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7722 MZN

2018 MUR to MZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to MZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1.9031. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 1.6576.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2456 MZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7928 to the December average rate of 1.7758, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.9031 was down 7.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.0479, 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 9,516 MZN
2017 Average 9,308 MZN
Yearly Trough Low 8,288 MZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,227.80 MZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8883
1.6851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MZN 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 1.8004, compared to 1.7439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0565 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.1148 MZN (High: 1.8628 / Low: 1.7480). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 MZN (High: 1.7623 / Low: 1.7421).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1148
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0696 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0696

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.8682) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.9785), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1103 (-5.57%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.8682
2017 Avg (February) 1.9785

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8628 1.7480 1.7928
February 1.9031 1.8030 1.8682
March 1.8981 1.8372 1.8713
April 1.8391 1.7499 1.8017
May 1.7631 1.7276 1.7441
June 1.7608 1.6881 1.7245
July 1.7360 1.6914 1.7144
August 1.7481 1.6576 1.7020
September 1.7805 1.7403 1.7606
October 1.7623 1.7421 1.7546
November 1.7757 1.7404 1.7561
December 1.7961 1.7591 1.7758