YEARLY HIGH
0.0777 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0728 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0755 WST

2018 MUR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.0777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 17, dropping to 0.0728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0049 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0763 to the December average rate of 0.0759, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0777 was up 1.53% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0766, 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 389 WST
2017 Average 367 WST
Yearly Trough Low 364 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 24.53 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0768
0.0741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to WST 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 0.0756, compared to 0.0754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0028 WST (High: 0.0777 / Low: 0.0750). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 WST (High: 0.0758 / Low: 0.0750).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0028
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0766) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0052 (+7.36%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0766
2017 Avg (February) 0.0713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0777 0.0751 0.0763
February 0.0777 0.0750 0.0766
March 0.0774 0.0756 0.0764
April 0.0764 0.0748 0.0753
May 0.0754 0.0737 0.0744
June 0.0754 0.0728 0.0743
July 0.0761 0.0747 0.0753
August 0.0757 0.0742 0.0750
September 0.0758 0.0750 0.0754
October 0.0765 0.0750 0.0759
November 0.0756 0.0748 0.0753
December 0.0769 0.0751 0.0759