YEARLY HIGH
0.3531 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3273 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3397 MUR

2018 RSD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RSD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.3531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.3273.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3390 to the December average rate of 0.3305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3531 was up 3.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3405, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,765 MUR
2017 Average 1,606 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,637 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.85 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3517
0.3285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.3435, compared to 0.3358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0122 MUR (High: 0.3497 / Low: 0.3375). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0051 MUR (High: 0.3357 / Low: 0.3305).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0122
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0051

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.3498) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3052), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0446 (+14.62%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.3498
2017 Avg (April) 0.3052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3415 0.3347 0.3390
February 0.3468 0.3354 0.3404
March 0.3481 0.3412 0.3450
April 0.3531 0.3452 0.3498
May 0.3497 0.3375 0.3453
June 0.3453 0.3371 0.3417
July 0.3442 0.3371 0.3409
August 0.3400 0.3346 0.3371
September 0.3418 0.3358 0.3384
October 0.3381 0.3300 0.3350
November 0.3357 0.3305 0.3331
December 0.3332 0.3273 0.3305