YEARLY HIGH
4.6998 LRD
YEARLY LOW
3.7384 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2267 LRD

2018 MUR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 4.6998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 3.7384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9614 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8499 to the December average rate of 4.5877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 4.6998 was up 25.27% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.7518, 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 23,499 LRD
2017 Average 15,187 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 18,692 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,806.79 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

4.6615
3.7761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LRD 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 3.9298, compared to 4.5235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5938 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.9298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.3736 LRD (High: 4.6998 / Low: 4.3262). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0725 LRD (High: 4.5718 / Low: 4.4993).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3736
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0725

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0719 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0719

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 4.5109) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7183), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7926 (+65.94%).

2018 Avg (July) 4.5109
2017 Avg (July) 2.7183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0013 3.7384 3.8499
February 3.9971 3.7610 3.8714
March 4.0262 3.9216 3.9643
April 3.9644 3.8440 3.8924
May 4.0015 3.8094 3.8791
June 4.3262 4.0189 4.1215
July 4.6998 4.3262 4.5109
August 4.5129 4.3900 4.4482
September 4.6550 4.4736 4.5073
October 4.5718 4.4993 4.5357
November 4.5820 4.5004 4.5515
December 4.6297 4.5490 4.5877