YEARLY HIGH
0.0017 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0016 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0016 MUR

2018 STD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the STD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 27, valuing the pair at 0.0017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 0.0016.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0001 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0016 to the December average rate of 0.0016, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0017 was up 2.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9 MUR
2017 Average 8 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 8 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 0.45 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0017
0.0016
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0017, compared to 0.0016 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) 0.0017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0016

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0001 MUR (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0016). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MUR (High: 0.0017 / Low: 0.0016).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.0017) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0015), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+9.79%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.0017
2017 Avg (April) 0.0015

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
February 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
March 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
April 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017
May 0.0017 0.0016 0.0017
June 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
July 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
August 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
September 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016
October 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
November 0.0017 0.0016 0.0016
December 0.0016 0.0016 0.0016