YEARLY HIGH
0.0056 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0045 MUR

2018 SLL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SLL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.0056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0056 was down 15.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0066, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28 MUR
2017 Average 23 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 20 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.58 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0055
0.0040
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SLL 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 0.0045, compared to 0.0044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0045
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0013 MUR (High: 0.0053 / Low: 0.0041). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MUR (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0041).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0051) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+10.13%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0051
2017 Avg (June) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
February 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
March 0.0044 0.0043 0.0043
April 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
May 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
June 0.0056 0.0043 0.0051
July 0.0055 0.0052 0.0054
August 0.0053 0.0041 0.0048
September 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
October 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
November 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
December 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041