YEARLY HIGH
0.6033 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5254 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5648 MUR

2018 MZN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MZN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.6033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.5254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0778 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5579 to the December average rate of 0.5631, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6033 was up 3.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5855, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,016 MUR
2017 Average 2,693 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,627 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389.21 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5930
0.5291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MZN 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 0.5560, compared to 0.5736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5560
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0353 MUR (High: 0.5721 / Low: 0.5368). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 MUR (High: 0.5740 / Low: 0.5674).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.5877) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5421), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0456 (+8.42%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.5877
2017 Avg (August) 0.5421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5721 0.5368 0.5579
February 0.5546 0.5254 0.5354
March 0.5443 0.5268 0.5344
April 0.5715 0.5437 0.5551
May 0.5788 0.5672 0.5734
June 0.5924 0.5679 0.5800
July 0.5912 0.5760 0.5833
August 0.6033 0.5720 0.5877
September 0.5746 0.5616 0.5680
October 0.5740 0.5674 0.5699
November 0.5746 0.5632 0.5695
December 0.5685 0.5568 0.5631