2018 MUR to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0412 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.0384 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0397 SGD

2018 MUR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 0.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0401 to the December average rate of 0.0399, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0412 was down 1.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0416, 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 206 SGD

2017 Average 200 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 192 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.95 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0406

0.0386

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MUR to SGD 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 0.0395, compared to 0.0398 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0395

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0398

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0017 SGD (High: 0.0412 / Low: 0.0395). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SGD (High: 0.0402 / Low: 0.0397).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0405) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0398), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0006 (+1.63%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0405

2017 Avg (February) 0.0398

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0406	0.0397	0.0401
February	0.0412	0.0395	0.0405
March	0.0401	0.0395	0.0398
April	0.0396	0.0388	0.0391
May	0.0391	0.0384	0.0388
June	0.0394	0.0385	0.0390
July	0.0401	0.0392	0.0396
August	0.0399	0.0394	0.0397
September	0.0402	0.0397	0.0399
October	0.0402	0.0397	0.0399
November	0.0399	0.0395	0.0397
December	0.0403	0.0395	0.0399