YEARLY HIGH
1.2032 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.0354 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1112 MUR

2018 UYU to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the UYU to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 1.2032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 1.0354.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1678 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1537 to the December average rate of 1.0661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.2032 was down 5.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2707, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,016 MUR
2017 Average 6,023 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 5,177 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 838.89 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.2045
1.0333
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 1.1497, compared to 1.0727 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0727

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.1069 MUR (High: 1.2032 / Low: 1.0963). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0196 MUR (High: 1.0754 / Low: 1.0558).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1069
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0196

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0586 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 1.1447) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2410), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0963 (-7.76%).

2018 Avg (May) 1.1447
2017 Avg (May) 1.2410

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1714 1.1352 1.1537
February 1.1834 1.1107 1.1431
March 1.1756 1.1535 1.1649
April 1.2021 1.1699 1.1902
May 1.2032 1.0963 1.1447
June 1.1136 1.0827 1.1016
July 1.1228 1.0916 1.1033
August 1.1494 1.0662 1.1062
September 1.0700 1.0354 1.0476
October 1.0610 1.0408 1.0499
November 1.0754 1.0558 1.0631
December 1.0805 1.0567 1.0661