YEARLY HIGH
0.3272 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3033 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3153 MUR

2018 VUV to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the VUV to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 15, valuing the pair at 0.3272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 16, dropping to 0.3033.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0239 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3132 to the December average rate of 0.3099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3272 was down 2.17% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3344, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,636 MUR
2017 Average 1,613 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,517 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.39 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3225
0.3088
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VUV 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 0.3163, compared to 0.3143 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3163
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3143

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0153 MUR (High: 0.3187 / Low: 0.3033). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 MUR (High: 0.3180 / Low: 0.3147).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.3214) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3230), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-0.49%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.3214
2017 Avg (June) 0.3230

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3183 0.3082 0.3132
February 0.3187 0.3033 0.3108
March 0.3159 0.3086 0.3136
April 0.3218 0.3121 0.3182
May 0.3254 0.3174 0.3205
June 0.3272 0.3178 0.3214
July 0.3223 0.3119 0.3171
August 0.3217 0.3150 0.3180
September 0.3180 0.3147 0.3166
October 0.3180 0.3085 0.3111
November 0.3152 0.3111 0.3129
December 0.3138 0.3070 0.3099