2018 MUR to SAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1170 SAR

YEARLY LOW

0.1066 SAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1103 SAR

2018 MUR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.1170. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.1066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1138 to the December average rate of 0.1092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1170 was up 1.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1150, 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 585 SAR

2017 Average 544 SAR

Yearly Trough Low 533 SAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 51.95 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1157

0.1076

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SAR 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 0.1118, compared to 0.1088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0052 SAR (High: 0.1170 / Low: 0.1118). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.1088 / Low: 0.1078).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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: 0.1150) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1056), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+8.91%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.1150

2017 Avg (February) 0.1056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1161	0.1116	0.1138
February	0.1170	0.1118	0.1150
March	0.1149	0.1124	0.1134
April	0.1130	0.1100	0.1113
May	0.1111	0.1076	0.1087
June	0.1112	0.1066	0.1086
July	0.1101	0.1078	0.1090
August	0.1097	0.1075	0.1087
September	0.1099	0.1087	0.1092
October	0.1093	0.1078	0.1086
November	0.1088	0.1078	0.1082
December	0.1101	0.1084	0.1092