YEARLY HIGH
0.9278 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5967 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7585 MUR

2019 ARS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.9278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 0.5967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3311 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9176 to the December average rate of 0.6112, the exchange rate registered a net change of -33.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.9278 was down 48.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8162, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,639 MUR
2018 Average 6,469 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,983 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,655.67 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.9482
0.5806
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.8445, compared to 0.6724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1721 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8445
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6724

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2216 MUR (High: 0.8183 / Low: 0.5967). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0085 MUR (High: 0.6159 / Low: 0.6073).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2216
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0085

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1473 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.9176) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.7354), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8178 (-47.13%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.9176
2018 Avg (January) 1.7354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9278 0.9026 0.9176
February 0.9219 0.8649 0.8943
March 0.8758 0.7932 0.8409
April 0.8362 0.7675 0.8110
May 0.8011 0.7718 0.7869
June 0.8407 0.7875 0.8164
July 0.8632 0.8218 0.8475
August 0.8183 0.5967 0.7002
September 0.6538 0.6067 0.6410
October 0.6374 0.6066 0.6229
November 0.6159 0.6073 0.6119
December 0.6178 0.6074 0.6112