YEARLY HIGH
0.0694 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.0642 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0668 TOP

2018 MUR to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.0694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 8, dropping to 0.0642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0682 to the December average rate of 0.0663, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0694 was up 1.25% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0686, 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 347 TOP
2017 Average 328 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 321 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.25 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0684
0.0654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to TOP 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 0.0668, compared to 0.0668 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0668

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0033 TOP (High: 0.0694 / Low: 0.0661). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 TOP (High: 0.0665 / Low: 0.0659).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0682) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0641), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0040 (+6.29%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0682
2017 Avg (January) 0.0641

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0694 0.0671 0.0682
February 0.0694 0.0661 0.0679
March 0.0682 0.0663 0.0672
April 0.0672 0.0648 0.0660
May 0.0670 0.0642 0.0656
June 0.0673 0.0649 0.0661
July 0.0679 0.0664 0.0673
August 0.0676 0.0662 0.0670
September 0.0677 0.0670 0.0673
October 0.0672 0.0662 0.0667
November 0.0665 0.0659 0.0662
December 0.0673 0.0652 0.0663