YEARLY HIGH
9.3788 MUR
YEARLY LOW
8.5460 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.0698 MUR

2018 SAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 9.3788. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 8.5460.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8328 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7886 to the December average rate of 9.1568, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 9.3788 was down 2.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.6349, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 46,894 MUR
2017 Average 45,996 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 42,730 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,163.97 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.2926
8.6436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 8.9498, compared to 9.1898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.1898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4007 MUR (High: 8.9467 / Low: 8.5460). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0848 MUR (High: 9.2795 / Low: 9.1947).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4007
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0848

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0909 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 9.2136) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.2609), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0473 (-0.51%).

2018 Avg (June) 9.2136
2017 Avg (June) 9.2609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9612 8.6136 8.7886
February 8.9467 8.5460 8.6977
March 8.8940 8.7057 8.8171
April 9.0931 8.8509 8.9821
May 9.2923 9.0006 9.1995
June 9.3788 8.9926 9.2136
July 9.2798 9.0807 9.1767
August 9.3047 9.1127 9.1993
September 9.1992 9.1025 9.1596
October 9.2777 9.1521 9.2080
November 9.2795 9.1947 9.2386
December 9.2216 9.0853 9.1568