2018 SGD to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 SGD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the SGD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 26.0253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 24.2636.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7616 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.9362 to the December average rate of 25.0561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 26.0253 was up 2.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 25.3784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
SGD to MUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 25.2976, compared to 25.1340 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1636 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.0567 MUR (High: 25.3204 / Low: 24.2636). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2636 MUR (High: 25.1693 / Low: 24.9057).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.3758 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 25.7701) against the same month in 2017 (average: 24.9966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7735 (+3.09%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.2203 | 24.6194 | 24.9362 |
| February | 25.3204 | 24.2636 | 24.7121 |
| March | 25.3357 | 24.9242 | 25.1418 |
| April | 25.7642 | 25.2844 | 25.5950 |
| May | 26.0253 | 25.5608 | 25.7701 |
| June | 25.9575 | 25.3572 | 25.6305 |
| July | 25.4922 | 24.9663 | 25.2547 |
| August | 25.3831 | 25.0313 | 25.2030 |
| September | 25.1693 | 24.9057 | 25.0517 |
| October | 25.2134 | 24.8988 | 25.0322 |
| November | 25.3295 | 25.0394 | 25.2065 |
| December | 25.2918 | 24.8018 | 25.0561 |