2018 MUR to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2468 NGN

YEARLY LOW

10.2344 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6254 NGN

2018 MUR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 11.2468. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 10.2344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0124 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9286 to the December average rate of 10.5966, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.2468 was up 0.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.1981, 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 56,234 NGN

2017 Average 48,462 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 51,172 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,062.05 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.1158

10.3633

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to NGN 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 10.7365, compared to 10.5144 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7365

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5144

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4882 NGN (High: 11.2468 / Low: 10.7586). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1211 NGN (High: 10.5513 / Low: 10.4303).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4882

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1211

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.2472 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 11.0531) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.8748), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1783 (+24.54%).

2018 Avg (February) 11.0531

2017 Avg (February) 8.8748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.1624	10.6916	10.9286
February	11.2468	10.7586	11.0531
March	11.0264	10.7873	10.8918
April	10.8437	10.5501	10.6834
May	10.5737	10.3374	10.4362
June	10.6374	10.2344	10.4260
July	10.6169	10.3497	10.4788
August	10.5554	10.3295	10.4643
September	10.6509	10.4315	10.5400
October	10.5895	10.4069	10.5199
November	10.5513	10.4303	10.4864
December	10.6778	10.5106	10.5966