YEARLY HIGH
13.0157 MUR
YEARLY LOW
11.8589 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5875 MUR

2018 XCD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XCD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 13.0157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 11.8589.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1568 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.1957 to the December average rate of 12.7112, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 13.0157 was down 2.63% compared to the 2017 peak of 13.3668, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,078 MUR
2017 Average 63,828 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 59,294 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,783.92 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

12.9004
11.9941
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 12.4204, compared to 12.7547 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.7547

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.5570 MUR (High: 12.4159 / Low: 11.8589). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1141 MUR (High: 12.8786 / Low: 12.7645).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.5570
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1141

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1260 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 12.7877) against the same month in 2017 (average: 12.8515), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0638 (-0.50%).

2018 Avg (June) 12.7877
2017 Avg (June) 12.8515

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.4340 11.9522 12.1957
February 12.4159 11.8589 12.0697
March 12.3409 12.0808 12.2353
April 12.6183 12.2843 12.4638
May 12.8949 12.6192 12.7703
June 13.0157 12.5426 12.7877
July 12.8761 12.6007 12.7345
August 12.9137 12.6473 12.7664
September 12.7666 12.6353 12.7115
October 12.8767 12.7028 12.7796
November 12.8786 12.7645 12.8248
December 12.7990 12.6159 12.7112