YEARLY HIGH
0.0843 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0768 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0795 XCD

2018 MUR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 0.0768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0075 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0820 to the December average rate of 0.0787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0843 was up 1.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0829, 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 422 XCD
2017 Average 392 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 384 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37.47 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0834
0.0775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XCD 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 0.0806, compared to 0.0784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0038 XCD (High: 0.0843 / Low: 0.0805). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 XCD (High: 0.0783 / Low: 0.0776).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0829) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0068 (+8.92%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0829
2017 Avg (February) 0.0761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0837 0.0804 0.0820
February 0.0843 0.0805 0.0829
March 0.0828 0.0810 0.0817
April 0.0814 0.0793 0.0802
May 0.0792 0.0776 0.0783
June 0.0797 0.0768 0.0782
July 0.0794 0.0777 0.0785
August 0.0791 0.0774 0.0783
September 0.0791 0.0783 0.0787
October 0.0787 0.0777 0.0783
November 0.0783 0.0776 0.0780
December 0.0793 0.0781 0.0787