2018 MUR to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

16.9202 XAF

YEARLY LOW

15.7302 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.3347 XAF

2018 MUR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 21, valuing the pair at 16.9202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 15.7302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1899 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.3150 to the December average rate of 16.7839, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 16.9202 was down 3.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 17.6080, 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 84,601 XAF

2017 Average 84,288 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 78,651 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,949.69 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

16.8758

15.7732

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XAF 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 16.1477, compared to 16.5216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.1477

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.5761 XAF (High: 16.4573 / Low: 15.8812). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2583 XAF (High: 16.4978 / Low: 16.2395).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5761

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2583

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2180 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2180

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 16.7839) against the same month in 2017 (average: 16.3858), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3981 (+2.43%).

2018 Avg (December) 16.7839

2017 Avg (December) 16.3858

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.4975	16.2253	16.3150
February	16.4737	16.0346	16.2894
March	16.2268	15.9426	16.0830
April	16.0725	15.7302	15.8650
May	16.4573	15.8812	16.0785
June	16.4751	16.0924	16.2552
July	16.4966	16.1500	16.2991
August	16.6201	16.3321	16.4751
September	16.4978	16.2395	16.3891
October	16.8040	16.4037	16.5321
November	16.8545	16.5247	16.6505
December	16.9202	16.6419	16.7839