2018 MUR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2420 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.2248 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2317 SBD

2018 MUR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 0.2420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 4, dropping to 0.2248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2357 to the December average rate of 0.2353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2420 was up 1.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2391, 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 1,210 SBD

2017 Average 1,133 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 1,124 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.27 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2389

0.2258

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MUR to SBD 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 0.2326, compared to 0.2308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2326

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0099 SBD (High: 0.2402 / Low: 0.2303). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 SBD (High: 0.2310 / Low: 0.2287).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0099

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2378) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2191), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0187 (+8.55%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2378

2017 Avg (February) 0.2191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2401	0.2315	0.2357
February	0.2420	0.2324	0.2378
March	0.2387	0.2324	0.2349
April	0.2343	0.2280	0.2311
May	0.2291	0.2248	0.2269
June	0.2333	0.2253	0.2290
July	0.2316	0.2281	0.2299
August	0.2308	0.2260	0.2287
September	0.2310	0.2287	0.2296
October	0.2327	0.2287	0.2304
November	0.2319	0.2287	0.2308
December	0.2402	0.2303	0.2353