2018 WST to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.7294 MUR

YEARLY LOW

12.8629 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.2459 MUR

2018 WST to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the WST to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 17, valuing the pair at 13.7294. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 17, dropping to 12.8629.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8666 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1054 to the December average rate of 13.1722, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.7294 was down 3.38% compared to the 2017 peak of 14.2102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,647 MUR

2017 Average 68,184 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 64,314 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,332.86 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

13.4926

13.0240

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 13.2375, compared to 13.2544 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2375

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.2544

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.4755 MUR (High: 13.3384 / Low: 12.8629). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1371 MUR (High: 13.3290 / Low: 13.1918).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.4755

September Spread (Stable) ±0.1371

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1680 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1680

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 13.4535) against the same month in 2017 (average: 13.7194), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2658 (-1.94%).

2018 Avg (June) 13.4535

2017 Avg (June) 13.7194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3206	12.8737	13.1054
February	13.3384	12.8629	13.0630
March	13.2272	12.9173	13.0833
April	13.3748	13.0958	13.2826
May	13.5693	13.2669	13.4371
June	13.7294	13.2704	13.4535
July	13.3953	13.1395	13.2856
August	13.4825	13.2044	13.3287
September	13.3290	13.1918	13.2714
October	13.3278	13.0676	13.1807
November	13.3705	13.2238	13.2876
December	13.3072	13.0091	13.1722