YEARLY HIGH
0.5292 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4935 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5142 MUR

2019 KGS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KGS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.5292. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 0.4935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0357 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4990 to the December average rate of 0.5248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5292 was up 2.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5149, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,646 MUR
2018 Average 2,486 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,467 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178.40 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5274
0.4964
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.5073, compared to 0.5211 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5073
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5211

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0164 MUR (High: 0.5099 / Low: 0.4935). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0059 MUR (High: 0.5022 / Low: 0.4963).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0164
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0059

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.5241) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5045), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0196 (+3.88%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.5241
2018 Avg (November) 0.5045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5022 0.4963 0.4990
February 0.5099 0.4935 0.4991
March 0.5104 0.4976 0.5050
April 0.5131 0.5025 0.5083
May 0.5211 0.5066 0.5135
June 0.5257 0.5130 0.5186
July 0.5215 0.5132 0.5166
August 0.5211 0.5146 0.5177
September 0.5246 0.5183 0.5207
October 0.5259 0.5197 0.5226
November 0.5292 0.5201 0.5241
December 0.5290 0.5225 0.5248