YEARLY HIGH
0.0489 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0425 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0466 MUR

2018 MWK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MWK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 0.0489. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 0.0425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0454 to the December average rate of 0.0459, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0489 was down 2.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0502, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 245 MUR
2017 Average 238 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 213 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.92 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0481
0.0447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to MUR 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 0.0461, compared to 0.0472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0064 MUR (High: 0.0489 / Low: 0.0425). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MUR (High: 0.0480 / Low: 0.0474).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0064
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0461) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0478), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-3.59%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0461
2017 Avg (June) 0.0478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0464 0.0444 0.0454
February 0.0463 0.0441 0.0450
March 0.0459 0.0450 0.0456
April 0.0472 0.0458 0.0464
May 0.0484 0.0455 0.0478
June 0.0489 0.0425 0.0461
July 0.0479 0.0469 0.0474
August 0.0480 0.0470 0.0475
September 0.0475 0.0470 0.0472
October 0.0480 0.0472 0.0475
November 0.0480 0.0474 0.0477
December 0.0474 0.0442 0.0459