YEARLY HIGH
0.5954 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4867 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5436 MUR

2018 RUB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the RUB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.5954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 10, dropping to 0.4867.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1087 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5817 to the December average rate of 0.5083, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5954 was down 5.81% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.6321, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,977 MUR
2017 Average 2,960 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,433 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 543.68 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5890
0.5010
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.5655, compared to 0.5216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5655
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was April, with a trading range of 0.0509 MUR (High: 0.5846 / Low: 0.5337). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 MUR (High: 0.5310 / Low: 0.5161).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0509
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.5737) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6080), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0344 (-5.65%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.5737
2017 Avg (February) 0.6080

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5930 0.5732 0.5817
February 0.5954 0.5610 0.5737
March 0.5855 0.5684 0.5788
April 0.5846 0.5337 0.5548
May 0.5628 0.5376 0.5538
June 0.5566 0.5386 0.5506
July 0.5576 0.5373 0.5476
August 0.5454 0.5027 0.5198
September 0.5237 0.4867 0.5084
October 0.5310 0.5161 0.5243
November 0.5297 0.5109 0.5210
December 0.5216 0.4938 0.5083