YEARLY HIGH
0.0615 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0550 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0588 MUR

2018 SOS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SOS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.0615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.0550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0064 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0568 to the December average rate of 0.0592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0615 was down 2.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0629, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 307 MUR
2017 Average 298 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 275 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 32.24 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0603
0.0558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.0580, compared to 0.0595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0030 MUR (High: 0.0585 / Low: 0.0555). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MUR (High: 0.0598 / Low: 0.0590).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.0599) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0600), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.11%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0599
2017 Avg (June) 0.0600

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0585 0.0555 0.0568
February 0.0576 0.0550 0.0562
March 0.0575 0.0563 0.0569
April 0.0596 0.0570 0.0583
May 0.0608 0.0591 0.0599
June 0.0615 0.0586 0.0599
July 0.0602 0.0589 0.0595
August 0.0603 0.0592 0.0597
September 0.0598 0.0590 0.0594
October 0.0604 0.0592 0.0596
November 0.0605 0.0594 0.0598
December 0.0597 0.0587 0.0592