YEARLY HIGH
10.0404 MUR
YEARLY LOW
8.9899 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4299 MUR

2018 PLN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PLN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 10.0404. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 8.9899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0505 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6635 to the December average rate of 9.1099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.0404 was up 4.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.6295, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 200,808 MUR
2017 Average 183,089 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 179,798 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,010.52 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.9368
9.0347
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 9.6278, compared to 9.2319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.6278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.2319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.4890 MUR (High: 9.6845 / Low: 9.1955). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1551 MUR (High: 9.1852 / Low: 9.0301).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4890
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1551

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3414 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 9.8616) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.9034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9582 (+10.76%).

2018 Avg (April) 9.8616
2017 Avg (April) 8.9034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.7183 9.5176 9.6635
February 9.7959 9.5477 9.6629
March 9.8103 9.5575 9.6883
April 10.0404 9.6866 9.8616
May 9.6845 9.1955 9.5202
June 9.5015 9.1972 9.3702
July 9.4389 9.1995 9.3070
August 9.4148 9.1326 9.2913
September 9.4152 9.2089 9.3061
October 9.3185 8.9899 9.2146
November 9.2391 9.0393 9.1628
December 9.1852 9.0301 9.1099