YEARLY HIGH
16.0743 SYP
YEARLY LOW
14.6409 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1467 SYP

2018 MUR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 16.0743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 14.6409.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4335 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.6293 to the December average rate of 14.9920, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.0743 was up 1.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.7886, 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 80,372 SYP
2017 Average 48,679 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 73,204 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,167.30 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

15.8837
14.7653
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SYP 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 15.3519, compared to 14.9416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.9416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.7265 SYP (High: 16.0743 / Low: 15.3479). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1348 SYP (High: 14.9288 / Low: 14.7940).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.7265
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1348

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 0.3668 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3668

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 15.7905) against the same month in 2017 (average: 6.0342), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7563 (+161.68%).

2018 Avg (February) 15.7905
2017 Avg (February) 6.0342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.9441 15.3274 15.6293
February 16.0743 15.3479 15.7905
March 15.7736 15.4411 15.5746
April 15.5122 15.1017 15.2895
May 15.1010 14.7645 14.9227
June 15.1935 14.6409 14.9046
July 15.1227 14.8004 14.9656
August 15.0670 14.7572 14.9281
September 15.0942 14.9237 14.9927
October 15.0111 14.8012 14.9126
November 14.9288 14.7940 14.8585
December 15.1095 14.8884 14.9920