YEARLY HIGH
1.2594 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.1373 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2182 MUR

2019 ETB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 1.2594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1221 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2089 to the December average rate of 1.1612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2594 was down 1.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,297 MUR
2018 Average 6,149 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 5,686 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 610.65 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2486
1.1532
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.2156, compared to 1.2208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2156
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0671 MUR (High: 1.2044 / Low: 1.1373). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0159 MUR (High: 1.2436 / Low: 1.2276).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0671
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0159

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0593 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 1.2407) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2483), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-0.61%).

2019 Avg (July) 1.2407
2018 Avg (July) 1.2483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2206 1.1972 1.2089
February 1.2310 1.1891 1.2038
March 1.2315 1.1968 1.2152
April 1.2337 1.1983 1.2126
May 1.2389 1.2035 1.2214
June 1.2477 1.2141 1.2315
July 1.2594 1.2273 1.2407
August 1.2580 1.2226 1.2362
September 1.2436 1.2276 1.2344
October 1.2536 1.2203 1.2318
November 1.2437 1.2020 1.2204
December 1.2044 1.1373 1.1612