YEARLY HIGH
1.3345 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.1165 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2521 MUR

2018 UAH to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UAH to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 1.3345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 28, dropping to 1.1165.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2180 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1574 to the December average rate of 1.2382, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3345 was down 2.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,673 MUR
2017 Average 6,487 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 5,583 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,090.03 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3342
1.1414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 1.2565, compared to 1.2477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0945 MUR (High: 1.2449 / Low: 1.1504). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 MUR (High: 1.2284 / Low: 1.2077).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0945
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0508 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0508

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.3172) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0152 (-1.14%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.3172
2017 Avg (June) 1.3324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1928 1.1165 1.1574
February 1.2449 1.1504 1.2017
March 1.2802 1.2335 1.2572
April 1.3000 1.2524 1.2875
May 1.3345 1.2971 1.3181
June 1.3345 1.2975 1.3172
July 1.3251 1.2778 1.3048
August 1.2798 1.2141 1.2539
September 1.2284 1.2077 1.2184
October 1.2370 1.2156 1.2294
November 1.2611 1.2187 1.2413
December 1.2563 1.2110 1.2382