YEARLY HIGH
8.0299 YER
YEARLY LOW
7.1157 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.3643 YER

2018 MUR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 8.0299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 7.1157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9141 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5952 to the December average rate of 7.2872, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.0299 was up 4.62% compared to the 2017 peak of 7.6751, 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 40,149 YER
2017 Average 36,289 YER
Yearly Trough Low 35,579 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,570.68 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

7.7202
7.1777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to YER 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 7.4661, compared to 7.2626 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.4661
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.2626

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.5253 YER (High: 8.0299 / Low: 7.5046). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0654 YER (High: 7.2570 / Low: 7.1915).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5253
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0654

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 0.1783 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1783

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2018: 7.5992) against the same month in 2017 (average: 7.0581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5411 (+7.67%).

2018 Avg (March) 7.5992
2017 Avg (March) 7.0581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.7499 7.4492 7.5952
February 7.8095 7.4617 7.6750
March 8.0299 7.5046 7.5992
April 7.5392 7.3399 7.4309
May 7.3388 7.1830 7.2525
June 7.3841 7.1157 7.2438
July 7.3501 7.2072 7.2746
August 7.3244 7.1734 7.2556
September 7.3315 7.2522 7.2868
October 7.2925 7.1940 7.2482
November 7.2570 7.1915 7.2229
December 7.3428 7.2362 7.2872