2018 SZL to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8472 MUR

YEARLY LOW

2.2224 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5839 MUR

2018 SZL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SZL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 2.8472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 2.2224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6249 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7020 to the December average rate of 2.4137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.8472 was up 0.68% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.8280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,236 MUR

2017 Average 12,971 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 11,112 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,124.34 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.8371

2.2850

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 2.7322, compared to 2.4356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7322

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.2488 MUR (High: 2.5940 / Low: 2.3451). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0607 MUR (High: 2.8157 / Low: 2.7551).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2488

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1442 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1442

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 2.7545) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.6903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0642 (+2.39%).

2018 Avg (February) 2.7545

2017 Avg (February) 2.6903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7318	2.6656	2.7020
February	2.8472	2.6542	2.7545
March	2.8157	2.7551	2.7911
April	2.8462	2.7176	2.7860
May	2.8082	2.7039	2.7520
June	2.7126	2.5130	2.6078
July	2.6181	2.5103	2.5667
August	2.5940	2.3451	2.4639
September	2.4223	2.2224	2.3310
October	2.4398	2.3192	2.3786
November	2.5196	2.3927	2.4598
December	2.5256	2.3501	2.4137