YEARLY HIGH
0.1405 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1245 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1359 MUR

2018 YER to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the YER to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 19, valuing the pair at 0.1405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 5, dropping to 0.1245.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0160 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1317 to the December average rate of 0.1372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1405 was down 2.71% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 703 MUR
2017 Average 689 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 623 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.99 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1393
0.1295
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.1340, compared to 0.1377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1340
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was March, with a trading range of 0.0087 MUR (High: 0.1333 / Low: 0.1245). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 MUR (High: 0.1391 / Low: 0.1378).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.1381) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1388), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.51%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.1381
2017 Avg (June) 0.1388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1342 0.1290 0.1317
February 0.1340 0.1280 0.1303
March 0.1333 0.1245 0.1316
April 0.1362 0.1326 0.1346
May 0.1392 0.1363 0.1379
June 0.1405 0.1354 0.1381
July 0.1387 0.1361 0.1375
August 0.1394 0.1365 0.1378
September 0.1379 0.1364 0.1372
October 0.1390 0.1371 0.1380
November 0.1391 0.1378 0.1384
December 0.1382 0.1362 0.1372