YEARLY HIGH
255.4174 UZS
YEARLY LOW
223.2225 UZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
237.4868 UZS

2018 MUR to UZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to UZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 255.4174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 223.2225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.1949 UZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 247.1622 to the December average rate of 242.2508, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 255.4174 was up 3.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 246.7642, 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 1,277,087 UZS
2017 Average 746,680 UZS
Yearly Trough Low 1,116,113 UZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 160,974.42 UZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

253.7187
223.5479
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to UZS 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 241.2620, compared to 233.7116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 7.5504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 241.2620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 233.7116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 12.6015 UZS (High: 253.4682 / Low: 240.8667). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.2776 UZS (High: 228.7654 / Low: 225.4878).

January Spread (Volatile) ±12.6015
July Spread (Stable) ±3.2776

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 7.4006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.4006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 251.2045) against the same month in 2017 (average: 92.8321), the exchange rate shifted by +158.3723 (+170.60%).

2018 Avg (February) 251.2045
2017 Avg (February) 92.8321

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 253.4682 240.8667 247.1622
February 255.4174 244.0805 251.2045
March 249.4512 244.1243 246.7456
April 244.9669 236.7597 240.2476
May 237.1681 229.5885 232.8470
June 234.2213 224.5881 229.3654
July 228.7654 225.4878 227.0588
August 228.3595 223.2225 226.0622
September 236.8698 227.1153 231.2115
October 239.2915 233.7603 237.2881
November 240.3744 236.3623 238.3985
December 244.0426 240.2298 242.2508