2018 MUR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

620.5979 STD

YEARLY LOW

588.0873 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

607.2251 STD

2018 MUR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 620.5979. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 588.0873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.5106 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 612.7265 to the December average rate of 612.7902, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 620.5979 was down 5.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 656.8924, 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 3,102,989 STD

2017 Average 3,147,295 STD

Yearly Trough Low 2,940,437 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,552.95 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

614.8769

589.8357

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to STD 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 603.8091, compared to 610.6411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.8320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 603.8091

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 610.6411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 19.1742 STD (High: 611.9112 / Low: 592.7370). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3823 STD (High: 610.1977 / Low: 604.8154).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.1742

November Spread (Stable) ±5.3823

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 9.5810 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.5810

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 612.7265) against the same month in 2017 (average: 643.1930), the exchange rate shifted by -30.4665 (-4.74%).

2018 Avg (January) 612.7265

2017 Avg (January) 643.1930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	620.5979	607.2561	612.7265
February	615.3240	597.1476	608.6297
March	607.3689	596.1744	601.5035
April	599.9912	588.0873	591.9225
May	611.9112	592.7370	600.1963
June	615.6701	598.8474	607.8764
July	616.7235	604.5382	609.9170
August	615.8752	603.1705	610.1210
September	616.4609	610.1181	612.7695
October	615.4142	604.9035	610.9010
November	610.1977	604.8154	607.3480
December	617.4102	608.5771	612.7902