2018 SCR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5948 MUR

YEARLY LOW

2.2978 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4986 MUR

2018 SCR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SCR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 2.5948. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.2978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2970 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3691 to the December average rate of 2.5122, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.5948 was down 6.32% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,974 MUR

2017 Average 12,706 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 11,489 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,484.99 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5771

2.3502

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 2.4675, compared to 2.5296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4675

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1532 MUR (High: 2.5360 / Low: 2.3829). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0289 MUR (High: 2.5525 / Low: 2.5236).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1532

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0289

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 2.5579) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.5787), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0208 (-0.81%).

2018 Avg (June) 2.5579

2017 Avg (June) 2.5787

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4315	2.2978	2.3691
February	2.4535	2.3068	2.3960
March	2.4689	2.3364	2.4239
April	2.5346	2.4145	2.5000
May	2.5900	2.4542	2.5582
June	2.5948	2.5193	2.5579
July	2.5699	2.5141	2.5406
August	2.5680	2.5151	2.5386
September	2.5360	2.3829	2.5167
October	2.5513	2.4771	2.5306
November	2.5525	2.5236	2.5389
December	2.5354	2.4458	2.5122