YEARLY HIGH
0.3494 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3249 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3366 MUR

2018 XPF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the XPF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 0.3494. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 0.3249.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3369 to the December average rate of 0.3275, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3494 was up 1.40% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3446, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,747 MUR
2017 Average 1,629 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,624 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122.88 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3484
0.3256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.3405, compared to 0.3328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 0.0121 MUR (High: 0.3461 / Low: 0.3340). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 MUR (High: 0.3385 / Low: 0.3332).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.3465) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3150), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0314 (+9.98%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.3465
2017 Avg (April) 0.3150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3388 0.3332 0.3369
February 0.3428 0.3337 0.3375
March 0.3448 0.3388 0.3418
April 0.3494 0.3420 0.3465
May 0.3461 0.3340 0.3419
June 0.3416 0.3337 0.3382
July 0.3404 0.3332 0.3373
August 0.3366 0.3307 0.3337
September 0.3385 0.3332 0.3354
October 0.3351 0.3271 0.3325
November 0.3326 0.3261 0.3301
December 0.3303 0.3249 0.3275