YEARLY HIGH
4.5807 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.1929 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4081 MUR

2019 MOP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MOP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 4.5807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 4.1929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3879 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2447 to the December average rate of 4.5482, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.5807 was up 5.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.3499, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,904 MUR
2018 Average 21,076 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 20,964 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,939.34 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.5790
4.2092
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 4.3142, compared to 4.5020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3142
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.1401 MUR (High: 4.3330 / Low: 4.1929). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0549 MUR (High: 4.5807 / Low: 4.5259).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1401
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0549

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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 4.5482) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.2629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2853 (+6.69%).

2019 Avg (December) 4.5482
2018 Avg (December) 4.2629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2779 4.2207 4.2447
February 4.3330 4.1929 4.2400
March 4.3431 4.2269 4.2911
April 4.3639 4.2701 4.3208
May 4.4307 4.3090 4.3653
June 4.4787 4.3787 4.4231
July 4.5103 4.4267 4.4658
August 4.5568 4.4370 4.4675
September 4.5217 4.4669 4.4942
October 4.5453 4.4822 4.5077
November 4.5747 4.4877 4.5287
December 4.5807 4.5259 4.5482