YEARLY HIGH
10.7187 MUR
YEARLY LOW
9.8748 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3521 MUR

2018 PEN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PEN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 10.7187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 9.8748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8439 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2487 to the December average rate of 10.2103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7187 was down 2.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.0042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,594 MUR
2017 Average 52,904 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 49,374 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,219.74 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.6195
9.9872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 10.3338, compared to 10.3704 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0366 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3704

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4132 MUR (High: 10.2880 / Low: 9.8748). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1120 MUR (High: 10.4190 / Low: 10.3070).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4132
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2088 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 10.5668) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.6367), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0699 (-0.66%).

2018 Avg (June) 10.5668
2017 Avg (June) 10.6367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.4310 10.0445 10.2487
February 10.2880 9.8748 10.0399
March 10.2912 10.1068 10.1742
April 10.5290 10.2858 10.4281
May 10.6627 10.4676 10.5452
June 10.7187 10.3773 10.5668
July 10.5975 10.4057 10.5060
August 10.6157 10.3658 10.4865
September 10.4190 10.3070 10.3805
October 10.4679 10.2479 10.3651
November 10.3497 10.1978 10.2740
December 10.3211 10.1099 10.2103