YEARLY HIGH
4.7102 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.2915 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5587 MUR

2018 SRD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SRD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 4.7102. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 4.2915.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4186 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4176 to the December average rate of 4.6061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.7102 was down 3.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.8607, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,551 MUR
2017 Average 23,038 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 21,458 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,093.11 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.6753
4.3399
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 4.4955, compared to 4.6220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1265 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4955
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.2016 MUR (High: 4.4931 / Low: 4.2915). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0412 MUR (High: 4.6668 / Low: 4.6256).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2016
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0412

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 0.0498 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 4.6277) against the same month in 2017 (average: 4.6201), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0075 (+0.16%).

2018 Avg (June) 4.6277
2017 Avg (June) 4.6201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5057 4.3253 4.4176
February 4.4931 4.2915 4.3678
March 4.4660 4.3718 4.4278
April 4.5663 4.4455 4.5104
May 4.6664 4.5667 4.6214
June 4.7102 4.5390 4.6277
July 4.6597 4.5661 4.6149
August 4.6795 4.5830 4.6262
September 4.6262 4.5786 4.6063
October 4.6661 4.6031 4.6309
November 4.6668 4.6256 4.6474
December 4.6380 4.5716 4.6061