2018 MUR to VEF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |