YEARLY HIGH
2.2869 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.9029 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1189 MUR

2019 EGP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 2.2869. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 1.9029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3840 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9178 to the December average rate of 2.2724, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.2869 was up 16.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.9675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,434 MUR
2018 Average 9,553 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 9,514 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,919.87 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.3079
1.8823
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 2.0157, compared to 2.2221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.1190 MUR (High: 2.1432 / Low: 2.0242). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0253 MUR (High: 2.2861 / Low: 2.2607).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1190
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0253

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 2.2640) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.9368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3272 (+16.89%).

2019 Avg (November) 2.2640
2018 Avg (November) 1.9368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9494 1.9029 1.9178
February 1.9966 1.9209 1.9507
March 2.0170 1.9502 1.9963
April 2.0528 1.9930 2.0240
May 2.1432 2.0242 2.0734
June 2.1562 2.1076 2.1320
July 2.1888 2.1398 2.1640
August 2.1972 2.1642 2.1769
September 2.2386 2.1834 2.2135
October 2.2600 2.2196 2.2420
November 2.2869 2.2447 2.2640
December 2.2861 2.2607 2.2724