2018 SDG to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.7920 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.7166 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8942 MUR

2018 SDG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SDG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.7920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.7166.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0754 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7003 to the December average rate of 0.7217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -84.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7920 was down 14.99% compared to the 2017 peak of 5.6370, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,960 MUR

2017 Average 26,014 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 3,583 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,376.96 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

5.0982

0.3239

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.3837, compared to 1.4047 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4047

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 2.8174 MUR (High: 4.5954 / Low: 1.7780). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0101 MUR (High: 0.7267 / Low: 0.7166).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.8174

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0101

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.6154 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 4.7003) against the same month in 2017 (average: 5.5757), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8754 (-15.70%).

2018 Avg (January) 4.7003

2017 Avg (January) 5.5757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.7920	4.5959	4.7003
February	4.5954	1.7780	2.0849
March	1.8444	1.7952	1.8285
April	1.8945	1.8292	1.8608
May	1.9348	1.8771	1.9106
June	1.9531	1.8836	1.9168
July	1.9335	1.8917	1.9112
August	1.9376	1.8990	1.9145
September	1.9177	1.8915	1.9059
October	1.9197	0.7228	1.2473
November	0.7353	0.7226	0.7274
December	0.7267	0.7166	0.7217