YEARLY HIGH
3.8777 MUR
YEARLY LOW
3.6145 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7201 MUR

2018 TJS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TJS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 3.8777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 3.6145.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2632 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7372 to the December average rate of 3.6458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8777 was down 15.58% compared to the 2017 peak of 4.5935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TJS based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,389 MUR
2017 Average 20,121 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 18,072 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,316.05 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.8654
3.6252
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TJS 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 3.7728, compared to 3.6673 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7728
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6673

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was July, with a trading range of 0.1756 MUR (High: 3.7901 / Low: 3.6145). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0431 MUR (High: 3.6645 / Low: 3.6214).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1756
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 3.8454) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.9743), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1289 (-3.24%).

2018 Avg (May) 3.8454
2017 Avg (May) 3.9743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8081 3.6562 3.7372
February 3.8048 3.6309 3.6970
March 3.7927 3.6982 3.7488
April 3.8354 3.7608 3.8040
May 3.8777 3.8141 3.8454
June 3.8622 3.7405 3.8046
July 3.7901 3.6145 3.7013
August 3.7063 3.6368 3.6645
September 3.6645 3.6214 3.6453
October 3.7095 3.6446 3.6665
November 3.7152 3.6597 3.6802
December 3.6711 3.6201 3.6458