2018 MUR to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0548 RUB

YEARLY LOW

1.6795 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8443 RUB

2018 MUR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 2.0548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 1.6795.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3752 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7193 to the December average rate of 1.9680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.0548 was up 11.86% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.8369, 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 10,274 RUB

2017 Average 8,457 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 8,398 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,876.25 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.9929

1.6944

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to RUB 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 1.7695, compared to 1.9191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1495 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7695

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.1631 RUB (High: 1.8735 / Low: 1.7104). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0513 RUB (High: 1.7592 / Low: 1.7079).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1631

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0513

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0605 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 1.9678) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2377 (+13.74%).

2018 Avg (September) 1.9678

2017 Avg (September) 1.7301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7445	1.6863	1.7193
February	1.7825	1.6795	1.7436
March	1.7592	1.7079	1.7278
April	1.8735	1.7104	1.8040
May	1.8600	1.7768	1.8061
June	1.8566	1.7967	1.8165
July	1.8611	1.7935	1.8262
August	1.9894	1.8334	1.9253
September	2.0548	1.9096	1.9678
October	1.9376	1.8833	1.9073
November	1.9574	1.8877	1.9197
December	2.0249	1.9170	1.9680