YEARLY HIGH
4.7956 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.3609 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6200 MUR

2019 GTQ to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 4.7956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 4.3609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4346 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4372 to the December average rate of 4.7533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.7956 was up 2.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.6937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23,978 MUR
2018 Average 22,611 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 21,805 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,173.19 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.7861
4.3923
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 4.5278, compared to 4.7121 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1843 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5278
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7121

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.1564 MUR (High: 4.5173 / Low: 4.3609). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0584 MUR (High: 4.4708 / Low: 4.4124).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1564
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0584

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 4.7533) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.4423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3110 (+7.00%).

2019 Avg (December) 4.7533
2018 Avg (December) 4.4423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4708 4.4124 4.4372
February 4.5173 4.3609 4.4251
March 4.5560 4.4321 4.5090
April 4.6161 4.5163 4.5645
May 4.6423 4.5457 4.6012
June 4.6910 4.5863 4.6298
July 4.7454 4.6217 4.6785
August 4.7927 4.6741 4.7001
September 4.7460 4.6800 4.7086
October 4.7487 4.6579 4.6923
November 4.7891 4.6980 4.7399
December 4.7956 4.7186 4.7533