YEARLY HIGH
1.5298 DOP
YEARLY LOW
1.4081 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4583 DOP

2018 MUR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 1.5298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 1.4081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1217 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4716 to the December average rate of 1.4668, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.5298 was up 5.55% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.4495, 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 7,649 DOP
2017 Average 6,865 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 7,041 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 608.63 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5067
1.4266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to DOP 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 1.4670, compared to 1.4495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0671 DOP (High: 1.5070 / Low: 1.4399). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 DOP (High: 1.4524 / Low: 1.4311).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0671
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0339 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 1.5000) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3186), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1814 (+13.75%).

2018 Avg (February) 1.5000
2017 Avg (February) 1.3186

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5070 1.4399 1.4716
February 1.5298 1.4637 1.5000
March 1.5155 1.4808 1.4931
April 1.4873 1.4507 1.4691
May 1.4546 1.4198 1.4351
June 1.4624 1.4081 1.4333
July 1.4617 1.4229 1.4425
August 1.4583 1.4294 1.4445
September 1.4679 1.4441 1.4551
October 1.4563 1.4210 1.4460
November 1.4524 1.4311 1.4421
December 1.4808 1.4504 1.4668