YEARLY HIGH
4.7095 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.3203 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5398 MUR

2019 HKD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 4.7095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 4.3203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3892 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3721 to the December average rate of 4.6831, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.7095 was up 5.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.4813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 117,737 MUR
2018 Average 108,535 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 108,008 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,729.29 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.7147
4.3361
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 4.4435, compared to 4.6360 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1925 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6360

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.1416 MUR (High: 4.4620 / Low: 4.3203). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0462 MUR (High: 4.7075 / Low: 4.6613).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1416
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0462

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 4.6638) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.4274), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2364 (+5.34%).

2019 Avg (November) 4.6638
2018 Avg (November) 4.4274

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4057 4.3480 4.3721
February 4.4620 4.3203 4.3676
March 4.4664 4.3529 4.4188
April 4.4945 4.3983 4.4510
May 4.5672 4.4369 4.4958
June 4.6146 4.5082 4.5559
July 4.6453 4.5740 4.6003
August 4.6318 4.5703 4.5980
September 4.6563 4.6030 4.6287
October 4.6666 4.6154 4.6419
November 4.7095 4.6226 4.6638
December 4.7075 4.6613 4.6831