YEARLY HIGH
8.9524 MUR
YEARLY LOW
5.0205 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.2349 MUR

2018 TRY to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TRY to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 8.9524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 5.0205.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9319 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7401 to the December average rate of 6.4690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.9524 was down 12.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.2122, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 447,622 MUR
2017 Average 473,605 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 251,026 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 196,595.96 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

9.0696
5.1156
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY to MUR 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 8.2356, compared to 6.2342 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.2356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2342

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.8722 MUR (High: 6.8927 / Low: 5.0205). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2816 MUR (High: 6.6378 / Low: 6.3562).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.8722
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2816

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3566 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3566

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.7401) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.5950), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8550 (-8.91%).

2018 Avg (January) 8.7401
2017 Avg (January) 9.5950

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.9524 8.5467 8.7401
February 8.8230 8.4946 8.6169
March 8.7285 8.1976 8.4961
April 8.4436 8.1132 8.2919
May 8.3000 7.2826 7.8032
June 7.5987 7.2626 7.4651
July 7.5579 6.9747 7.2166
August 6.8927 5.0205 5.8599
September 5.6910 5.1759 5.4451
October 6.3450 5.5771 5.9477
November 6.6783 6.2983 6.4670
December 6.6378 6.3562 6.4690