YEARLY HIGH
121.1911 MUR
YEARLY LOW
111.8377 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
117.0557 MUR

2019 KWD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KWD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 121.1911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 111.8377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3534 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.0904 to the December average rate of 120.3956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 121.1911 was up 4.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 116.2047, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 605,955 MUR
2018 Average 563,203 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 559,188 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,767.08 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

121.1442
112.1609
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 114.7054, compared to 119.4060 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.7054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 119.4060

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 3.3797 MUR (High: 115.2174 / Low: 111.8377). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1055 MUR (High: 120.1615 / Low: 119.0561).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.3797
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1809 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 120.1965) against the same month in 2018 (average: 114.0357), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1608 (+5.40%).

2019 Avg (November) 120.1965
2018 Avg (November) 114.0357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 113.7280 112.5039 113.0904
February 115.2174 111.8377 112.9095
March 115.3445 112.4849 114.1719
April 115.8067 113.4509 114.7455
May 117.6330 114.3570 115.9622
June 118.8143 116.3149 117.3530
July 119.1930 117.4890 118.1024
August 119.5309 117.8381 118.5683
September 119.9952 118.8499 119.3646
October 120.1615 119.0561 119.8085
November 121.1911 119.2436 120.1965
December 121.1861 119.8859 120.3956