YEARLY HIGH
4.3353 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.8875 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1816 MUR

2018 NOK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NOK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 4.3353. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 3.8875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4478 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1685 to the December average rate of 3.9791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.3353 was down 0.02% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.3363, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,676 MUR
2017 Average 20,871 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 19,438 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,238.86 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.3248
3.9476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NOK 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 4.2334, compared to 4.1299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.1779 MUR (High: 4.0654 / Low: 3.8875). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1182 MUR (High: 4.3185 / Low: 4.2002).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1779
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1182

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 4.2934) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.0974), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1960 (+4.78%).

2018 Avg (April) 4.2934
2017 Avg (April) 4.0974

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2045 4.0831 4.1685
February 4.2469 4.1062 4.1629
March 4.3185 4.1853 4.2567
April 4.3353 4.2056 4.2934
May 4.3119 4.1659 4.2623
June 4.3185 4.2002 4.2564
July 4.3050 4.1637 4.2325
August 4.2137 4.0950 4.1355
September 4.2249 4.0687 4.1611
October 4.2321 4.0907 4.1816
November 4.1636 4.0136 4.0897
December 4.0654 3.8875 3.9791