YEARLY HIGH
9.6609 MUR
YEARLY LOW
8.8010 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.3425 MUR

2018 QAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the QAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 9.6609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 8.8010.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8599 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0545 to the December average rate of 9.4205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.6609 was down 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.9224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,305 MUR
2017 Average 46,929 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 44,005 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,299.71 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.5787
8.9021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 9.2192, compared to 9.4658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4122 MUR (High: 9.2132 / Low: 8.8010). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1043 MUR (High: 9.4761 / Low: 9.3718).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4122
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1043

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1018 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 9.4915) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.4473), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+0.47%).

2018 Avg (June) 9.4915
2017 Avg (June) 9.4473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2338 8.8714 9.0545
February 9.2132 8.8010 8.9585
March 9.1598 8.9655 9.0805
April 9.3647 9.1181 9.2510
May 9.5711 9.3667 9.4790
June 9.6609 9.3099 9.4915
July 9.5574 9.3526 9.4522
August 9.5853 9.3946 9.4784
September 9.4761 9.3718 9.4340
October 9.6017 9.4297 9.4874
November 9.6134 9.4742 9.5223
December 9.5001 9.2614 9.4205