2018 MUR to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4352 SCR

YEARLY LOW

0.3854 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4005 SCR

2018 MUR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.4352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.3854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0498 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4222 to the December average rate of 0.3981, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4352 was up 3.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4196, 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 2,176 SCR

2017 Average 1,970 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 1,927 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 249.06 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4253

0.3878

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SCR 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 0.4057, compared to 0.3953 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0104 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4057

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3953

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0259 SCR (High: 0.4335 / Low: 0.4076). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 SCR (High: 0.3963 / Low: 0.3918).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0259

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0126 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.4222) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3729), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0493 (+13.22%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.4222

2017 Avg (January) 0.3729

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4352	0.4113	0.4222
February	0.4335	0.4076	0.4174
March	0.4280	0.4050	0.4126
April	0.4142	0.3945	0.4000
May	0.4075	0.3861	0.3909
June	0.3969	0.3854	0.3910
July	0.3978	0.3891	0.3936
August	0.3976	0.3894	0.3939
September	0.4197	0.3943	0.3974
October	0.4037	0.3920	0.3952
November	0.3963	0.3918	0.3939
December	0.4089	0.3944	0.3981