YEARLY HIGH
0.0683 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0622 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0661 MUR

2018 SYP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SYP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.0683. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 0.0622.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0640 to the December average rate of 0.0667, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0683 was down 59.67% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1694, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 342 MUR
2017 Average 624 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 311 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.45 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0677
0.0629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.0652, compared to 0.0669 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0669

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0029 MUR (High: 0.0652 / Low: 0.0622). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 MUR (High: 0.0676 / Low: 0.0670).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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: 0.0671) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1620), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0949 (-58.59%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.0671
2017 Avg (June) 0.1620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0652 0.0627 0.0640
February 0.0652 0.0622 0.0633
March 0.0648 0.0634 0.0642
April 0.0662 0.0645 0.0654
May 0.0677 0.0662 0.0670
June 0.0683 0.0658 0.0671
July 0.0676 0.0661 0.0668
August 0.0678 0.0664 0.0670
September 0.0670 0.0663 0.0667
October 0.0676 0.0666 0.0671
November 0.0676 0.0670 0.0673
December 0.0672 0.0662 0.0667