2018 NPR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3304 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.2900 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3114 MUR

2018 NPR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the NPR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.3304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 13, dropping to 0.2900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0404 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3238 to the December average rate of 0.3039, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3304 was down 3.91% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,652 MUR

2017 Average 1,656 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,450 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 202.13 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3268

0.2902

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.3195, compared to 0.3033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0162 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3195

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0134 MUR (High: 0.3095 / Low: 0.2961). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 MUR (High: 0.3211 / Low: 0.3147).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0134

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0121 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.3238) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3294), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0057 (-1.72%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.3238

2017 Avg (January) 0.3294

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3304	0.3171	0.3238
February	0.3217	0.3126	0.3167
March	0.3211	0.3147	0.3178
April	0.3245	0.3162	0.3206
May	0.3232	0.3155	0.3197
June	0.3226	0.3144	0.3187
July	0.3170	0.3091	0.3132
August	0.3147	0.3025	0.3101
September	0.3030	0.2939	0.2980
October	0.2978	0.2900	0.2933
November	0.3095	0.2961	0.3016
December	0.3083	0.2973	0.3039