YEARLY HIGH
35.1755 MUR
YEARLY LOW
32.0492 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.0185 MUR

2018 TMT to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the TMT to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 35.1755. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 32.0492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1263 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9594 to the December average rate of 34.3526, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 35.1755 was down 2.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 36.1245, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 175,878 MUR
2017 Average 172,500 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 160,246 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,631.35 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

34.8643
32.4147
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TMT 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 33.5668, compared to 34.4702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 33.5668
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.4702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 1.5053 MUR (High: 33.5545 / Low: 32.0492). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3070 MUR (High: 34.8050 / Low: 34.4980).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5053
November Spread (Stable) ±0.3070

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3405 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 34.5594) against the same month in 2017 (average: 34.7318), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1723 (-0.50%).

2018 Avg (June) 34.5594
2017 Avg (June) 34.7318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.6035 32.3015 32.9594
February 33.5545 32.0492 32.6189
March 33.3520 32.6489 33.0666
April 34.1015 33.1990 33.6840
May 34.8490 34.1040 34.5125
June 35.1755 33.8970 34.5594
July 34.7983 34.0540 34.4156
August 34.8999 34.1800 34.5019
September 34.5025 34.1475 34.3536
October 34.7999 34.3299 34.5375
November 34.8050 34.4980 34.6601
December 34.5899 34.0950 34.3526