YEARLY HIGH
7288.0963 VEF
YEARLY LOW
0.2978 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3687.5609 VEF

2018 MUR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 7288.0963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7287.7985 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3066 to the December average rate of 7233.5603, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2358897.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 7288.0963 was up 2272323.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3207, 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 36,440,481 VEF
2017 Average 1,465 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 1,489 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,438,992.50 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7956.8856
-723.0187
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to VEF 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 1249.7293, compared to 6125.3924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4875.6631 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1249.7293
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6125.3924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 4169.5469 VEF (High: 7269.5111 / Low: 3099.9642). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 VEF (High: 0.3244 / Low: 0.2978).

August Spread (Volatile) ±4169.5469
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 38.4834 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.4834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 7233.5603) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3047), the exchange rate shifted by +7233.2555 (+2373573.58%).

2018 Avg (December) 7233.5603
2017 Avg (December) 0.3047

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3244 0.2978 0.3066
February 877.6382 0.3061 499.5376
March 1232.5545 871.0881 1100.3144
April 1977.0278 1194.0570 1484.2410
May 2312.5687 1999.8839 2101.5311
June 2357.1407 2271.4674 2312.4454
July 3126.8965 2296.0890 2646.8558
August 7269.5111 3099.9642 5275.2324
September 7276.4246 7201.5567 7232.8530
October 7237.7719 7140.0060 7194.3696
November 7202.9579 7139.9157 7169.4836
December 7288.0963 7183.8283 7233.5603