YEARLY HIGH
281.0099 GNF
YEARLY LOW
256.9260 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
266.1530 GNF

2018 MUR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 281.0099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 256.9260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.0839 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 273.3529 to the December average rate of 266.5035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 281.0099 was up 2.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 274.9889, 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 1,405,049 GNF
2017 Average 1,322,604 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 1,284,630 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,419.39 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

277.6746
259.7591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GNF 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 268.7365, compared to 263.5696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 268.7365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.5696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 12.7895 GNF (High: 281.0099 / Low: 268.2204). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6297 GNF (High: 266.0517 / Low: 262.4220).

February Spread (Volatile) ±12.7895
September Spread (Stable) ±3.6297

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 6.5450 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.5450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 276.1817) against the same month in 2017 (average: 263.9560), the exchange rate shifted by +12.2256 (+4.63%).

2018 Avg (February) 276.1817
2017 Avg (February) 263.9560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 279.0799 268.0366 273.3529
February 281.0099 268.2204 276.1817
March 275.9529 269.8474 272.4214
April 271.5151 264.4312 267.7970
May 264.1919 258.3571 261.2521
June 266.3023 256.9260 261.4136
July 265.3243 259.8350 262.9599
August 264.1016 257.8718 262.2437
September 266.0517 262.4220 263.9066
October 265.4841 258.9954 262.9644
November 266.0523 259.4102 262.8395
December 269.2612 264.0995 266.5035