2018 PGK to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.7824 MUR

YEARLY LOW

9.9118 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3503 MUR

2018 PGK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 10.7824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 9.9118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8706 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.2272 to the December average rate of 10.2040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.7824 was down 5.93% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.4620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,912 MUR

2017 Average 54,087 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 49,559 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,353.01 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.6132

10.0971

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 10.3555, compared to 10.3451 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3555

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3451

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.5904 MUR (High: 10.5022 / Low: 9.9118). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1448 MUR (High: 10.4116 / Low: 10.2668).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5904

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1448

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1200 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1200

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 10.5611) against the same month in 2017 (average: 10.8977), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3366 (-3.09%).

2018 Avg (June) 10.5611

2017 Avg (June) 10.8977

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.4510	10.0332	10.2272
February	10.5022	9.9118	10.1401
March	10.3425	10.0702	10.2573
April	10.4721	10.2786	10.3769
May	10.6803	10.4524	10.5702
June	10.7824	10.3695	10.5611
July	10.6251	10.3447	10.4684
August	10.5288	10.3341	10.4263
September	10.4116	10.2668	10.3382
October	10.4253	10.2274	10.3100
November	10.4454	10.2425	10.3239
December	10.2829	10.1268	10.2040