2018 MYR to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 MYR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the MYR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 8.7891. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 8.1547.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6344 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3331 to the December average rate of 8.2338, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.7891 was up 5.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 8.3699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
MYR to MUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.5231, compared to 8.3422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1809 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.3233 MUR (High: 8.5653 / Low: 8.2420). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0857 MUR (High: 8.3434 / Low: 8.2578).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1423 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 8.6435) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.1193), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5242 (+6.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.4274 | 8.2338 | 8.3331 |
| February | 8.5653 | 8.2420 | 8.3363 |
| March | 8.5955 | 8.4065 | 8.4697 |
| April | 8.7015 | 8.5933 | 8.6645 |
| May | 8.7505 | 8.5195 | 8.6915 |
| June | 8.7891 | 8.5009 | 8.6435 |
| July | 8.6092 | 8.3898 | 8.5012 |
| August | 8.5143 | 8.3119 | 8.4286 |
| September | 8.3434 | 8.2578 | 8.3000 |
| October | 8.3410 | 8.2433 | 8.3035 |
| November | 8.3610 | 8.2252 | 8.2861 |
| December | 8.3255 | 8.1547 | 8.2338 |