YEARLY HIGH
0.2330 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2123 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2195 SRD

2018 MUR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.2330. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.2123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0207 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2264 to the December average rate of 0.2171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2330 was up 2.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2280, 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 1,165 SRD
2017 Average 1,086 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,062 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 103.55 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2304
0.2138
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SRD 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 0.2226, compared to 0.2164 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2164

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0105 SRD (High: 0.2330 / Low: 0.2226). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 SRD (High: 0.2162 / Low: 0.2143).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0105
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.2290) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2122), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0168 (+7.93%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.2290
2017 Avg (February) 0.2122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2312 0.2219 0.2264
February 0.2330 0.2226 0.2290
March 0.2287 0.2239 0.2259
April 0.2249 0.2190 0.2217
May 0.2190 0.2143 0.2164
June 0.2203 0.2123 0.2161
July 0.2190 0.2146 0.2167
August 0.2182 0.2137 0.2162
September 0.2184 0.2162 0.2171
October 0.2172 0.2143 0.2159
November 0.2162 0.2143 0.2152
December 0.2187 0.2156 0.2171