YEARLY HIGH
0.1992 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.1117 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1420 TRY

2018 MUR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.1992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 0.1117.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0875 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1144 to the December average rate of 0.1546, the exchange rate registered a net change of 35.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1992 was up 68.28% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 996 TRY
2017 Average 529 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 559 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 437.41 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1907
0.1075
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to TRY 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 0.1219, compared to 0.1620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0402 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1219
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 0.0541 TRY (High: 0.1992 / Low: 0.1451). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 TRY (High: 0.1177 / Low: 0.1133).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0541
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0154 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.1721) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0663 (+62.60%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.1721
2017 Avg (August) 0.1059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1170 0.1117 0.1144
February 0.1177 0.1133 0.1161
March 0.1220 0.1146 0.1177
April 0.1233 0.1184 0.1206
May 0.1373 0.1205 0.1283
June 0.1377 0.1316 0.1340
July 0.1434 0.1323 0.1387
August 0.1992 0.1451 0.1721
September 0.1932 0.1757 0.1838
October 0.1793 0.1576 0.1684
November 0.1588 0.1497 0.1547
December 0.1573 0.1507 0.1546