YEARLY HIGH
7.1326 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.4378 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6273 MUR

2019 GHS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GHS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 7.1326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 19, dropping to 2.4378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6948 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.9963 to the December average rate of 6.4149, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 7.1326 was down 6.97% compared to the 2018 peak of 7.6669, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 35,663 MUR
2018 Average 36,351 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 12,189 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,474.21 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

7.0556
6.3437
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 6.6532, compared to 6.6014 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0518 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.6532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.6014

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 4.4350 MUR (High: 6.8728 / Low: 2.4378). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0964 MUR (High: 6.6344 / Low: 6.5380).

May Spread (Volatile) ±4.4350
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0964

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4774 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 6.9963) against the same month in 2018 (average: 7.2583), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2620 (-3.61%).

2019 Avg (January) 6.9963
2018 Avg (January) 7.2583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.1326 6.8622 6.9963
February 6.8238 6.2240 6.5189
March 6.7849 6.1507 6.4031
April 6.8946 6.4409 6.7435
May 6.8728 2.4378 6.6478
June 6.6847 6.4648 6.6095
July 6.7538 6.5974 6.6681
August 6.7600 6.5970 6.6477
September 6.7446 6.5787 6.6151
October 6.8103 6.5824 6.6768
November 6.6344 6.5380 6.5859
December 6.5691 6.3250 6.4149