2018 MUR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MUR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MUR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 18.1750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 16.2684.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9066 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.5946 to the December average rate of 16.8823, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 18.1750 was up 0.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 18.0567, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MUR to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 17.2544, compared to 16.7947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4597 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.9243 SOS (High: 18.0307 / Low: 17.1064). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2239 SOS (High: 16.9490 / Low: 16.7251).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 0.4428 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 17.8095) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.2986), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5109 (+9.27%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.0307 | 17.1064 | 17.5946 |
| February | 18.1750 | 17.3524 | 17.8095 |
| March | 17.7699 | 17.4022 | 17.5694 |
| April | 17.5306 | 16.7735 | 17.1498 |
| May | 16.9249 | 16.4344 | 16.7070 |
| June | 17.0631 | 16.2684 | 16.6961 |
| July | 16.9902 | 16.6181 | 16.8024 |
| August | 16.8777 | 16.5800 | 16.7608 |
| September | 16.9490 | 16.7251 | 16.8344 |
| October | 16.8786 | 16.5486 | 16.7751 |
| November | 16.8294 | 16.5241 | 16.7134 |
| December | 17.0406 | 16.7533 | 16.8823 |