YEARLY HIGH
0.9658 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.8311 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9016 UYU

2018 MUR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.9658. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.8311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1347 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8668 to the December average rate of 0.9380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.9658 was up 9.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8837, 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 4,829 UYU
2017 Average 4,156 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 4,156 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 673.37 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9661
0.8288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to UYU 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 0.8705, compared to 0.9328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0623 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0810 UYU (High: 0.9121 / Low: 0.8311). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0163 UYU (High: 0.8670 / Low: 0.8507).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0810
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0163

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0182 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0182

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.9547) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.8685), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0862 (+9.92%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.9547
2017 Avg (September) 0.8685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8809 0.8537 0.8668
February 0.9003 0.8450 0.8749
March 0.8670 0.8507 0.8585
April 0.8548 0.8319 0.8402
May 0.9121 0.8311 0.8746
June 0.9236 0.8980 0.9078
July 0.9161 0.8906 0.9064
August 0.9379 0.8700 0.9046
September 0.9658 0.9346 0.9547
October 0.9608 0.9425 0.9525
November 0.9472 0.9299 0.9407
December 0.9463 0.9255 0.9380