YEARLY HIGH
1.3955 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.2087 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6813 SDG

2018 MUR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.3955. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1868 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2128 to the December average rate of 1.3856, the exchange rate registered a net change of 551.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3955 was up 565.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2096, 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 6,978 SDG
2017 Average 962 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 1,043 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,934.19 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.5028
0.0955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SDG 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 0.4756, compared to 0.8870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.8626 SDG (High: 1.3836 / Low: 0.5209). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0072 SDG (High: 0.5287 / Low: 0.5215).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.8626
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0072

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0140 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0140

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.3856) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1991), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1865 (+595.95%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.3856
2017 Avg (December) 0.1991

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2176 0.2087 0.2128
February 0.5624 0.2176 0.5114
March 0.5570 0.5422 0.5469
April 0.5467 0.5278 0.5374
May 0.5327 0.5169 0.5234
June 0.5309 0.5120 0.5218
July 0.5286 0.5172 0.5233
August 0.5266 0.5161 0.5223
September 0.5287 0.5215 0.5247
October 1.3836 0.5209 0.9914
November 1.3839 1.3600 1.3747
December 1.3955 1.3761 1.3856