YEARLY HIGH
49.2179 MUR
YEARLY LOW
42.8636 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.4217 MUR

2019 FKP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 49.2179. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 42.8636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3544 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.2396 to the December average rate of 47.9241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 49.2179 was up 1.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 48.2896, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 246,090 MUR
2018 Average 226,975 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 214,318 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,771.90 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

48.3345
43.4098
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 45.0910, compared to 45.7524 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6614 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.0910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.7524

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 2.7340 MUR (High: 47.2148 / Low: 44.4808). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8200 MUR (High: 45.6856 / Low: 44.8656).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.7340
June Spread (Stable) ±0.8200

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.0000 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 47.9241) against the same month in 2018 (average: 43.5205), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4036 (+10.12%).

2019 Avg (December) 47.9241
2018 Avg (December) 43.5205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.4090 42.8636 44.2396
February 45.3207 44.0877 44.5854
March 46.6030 45.0254 45.6793
April 46.0429 45.0005 45.4704
May 46.3782 44.8460 45.3608
June 45.6856 44.8656 45.2106
July 45.3187 43.9128 44.8202
August 44.4488 43.0869 43.8202
September 45.4240 43.7326 44.8185
October 47.2148 44.4808 46.0968
November 47.6610 46.4682 47.0346
December 49.2179 47.3234 47.9241