YEARLY HIGH
0.8956 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.7493 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7999 UAH

2018 MUR to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.8956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.7493.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1463 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8644 to the December average rate of 0.8077, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.8956 was up 6.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8385, 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 4,478 UAH
2017 Average 3,856 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 3,747 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 731.53 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.8749
0.7481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to UAH 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 0.7979, compared to 0.8020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0041 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7979
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0660 UAH (High: 0.8692 / Low: 0.8033). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 UAH (High: 0.8281 / Low: 0.8140).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0660
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0370 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.8644) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7594), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1050 (+13.83%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.8644
2017 Avg (January) 0.7594

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8956 0.8384 0.8644
February 0.8692 0.8033 0.8325
March 0.8107 0.7811 0.7955
April 0.7985 0.7692 0.7768
May 0.7709 0.7493 0.7587
June 0.7707 0.7493 0.7593
July 0.7826 0.7547 0.7665
August 0.8237 0.7814 0.7977
September 0.8281 0.8140 0.8208
October 0.8226 0.8084 0.8134
November 0.8206 0.7929 0.8057
December 0.8258 0.7960 0.8077