YEARLY HIGH
3.3583 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0001 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3679 MUR

2018 VEF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VEF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.3583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 0.0001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3582 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2629 to the December average rate of 0.0001, the exchange rate registered a net change of -100.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.3583 was down 7.22% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.6195, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,792 MUR
2017 Average 17,087 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,790.92 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.5892
-0.3261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.7356, compared to 0.0002 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0002

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 3.2657 MUR (High: 3.2668 / Low: 0.0011). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 MUR (High: 0.0001 / Low: 0.0001).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.2657
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.1150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.1150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.2629) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.5925), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3296 (-9.17%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.2629
2017 Avg (January) 3.5925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3583 3.0825 3.2629
February 3.2668 0.0011 1.1479
March 0.0011 0.0008 0.0009
April 0.0008 0.0005 0.0007
May 0.0005 0.0004 0.0005
June 0.0004 0.0004 0.0004
July 0.0004 0.0003 0.0004
August 0.0003 0.0001 0.0002
September 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
October 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
November 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001
December 0.0001 0.0001 0.0001