2018 PHP to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6718 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.6136 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6460 MUR

2018 PHP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PHP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.6718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 0.6136.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0581 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6525 to the December average rate of 0.6507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.6718 was down 8.12% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7312, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 167,938 MUR

2017 Average 171,244 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 153,406 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,532.29 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.6636

0.6256

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.6458, compared to 0.6462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6458

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0430 MUR (High: 0.6718 / Low: 0.6287). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0109 MUR (High: 0.6661 / Low: 0.6552).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0109

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0237 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0237

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.6525) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7213), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0687 (-9.53%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.6525

2017 Avg (January) 0.7213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6718	0.6287	0.6525
February	0.6440	0.6136	0.6288
March	0.6403	0.6228	0.6345
April	0.6607	0.6349	0.6474
May	0.6661	0.6552	0.6605
June	0.6597	0.6384	0.6510
July	0.6517	0.6391	0.6449
August	0.6546	0.6409	0.6478
September	0.6438	0.6296	0.6367
October	0.6511	0.6343	0.6405
November	0.6632	0.6505	0.6569
December	0.6596	0.6439	0.6507