YEARLY HIGH
0.1013 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0933 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0966 PEN

2018 MUR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.1013. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.0933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0976 to the December average rate of 0.0979, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1013 was up 1.94% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0993, 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 506 PEN
2017 Average 473 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 466 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.87 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1001
0.0942
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to PEN 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 0.0968, compared to 0.0964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0041 PEN (High: 0.1013 / Low: 0.0972). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 PEN (High: 0.0970 / Low: 0.0960).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0024 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0024

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0996) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0917), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0079 (+8.59%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0996
2017 Avg (February) 0.0917

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0996 0.0959 0.0976
February 0.1013 0.0972 0.0996
March 0.0989 0.0972 0.0983
April 0.0972 0.0950 0.0959
May 0.0955 0.0938 0.0948
June 0.0964 0.0933 0.0946
July 0.0961 0.0944 0.0952
August 0.0965 0.0942 0.0954
September 0.0970 0.0960 0.0963
October 0.0976 0.0955 0.0965
November 0.0981 0.0966 0.0973
December 0.0989 0.0969 0.0979