YEARLY HIGH
0.1136 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1035 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1071 QAR

2018 MUR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.1136. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.1035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0101 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1105 to the December average rate of 0.1062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1136 was down 1.60% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1155, 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 568 QAR
2017 Average 533 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 518 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 50.57 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1123
0.1044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to QAR 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 0.1085, compared to 0.1056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1085
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0051 QAR (High: 0.1136 / Low: 0.1085). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 QAR (High: 0.1067 / Low: 0.1055).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.1116) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1025), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0091 (+8.91%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1116
2017 Avg (February) 0.1025

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1127 0.1083 0.1105
February 0.1136 0.1085 0.1116
March 0.1115 0.1092 0.1101
April 0.1097 0.1068 0.1081
May 0.1068 0.1045 0.1055
June 0.1074 0.1035 0.1054
July 0.1069 0.1046 0.1058
August 0.1064 0.1043 0.1055
September 0.1067 0.1055 0.1060
October 0.1060 0.1041 0.1054
November 0.1055 0.1040 0.1050
December 0.1080 0.1053 0.1062