YEARLY HIGH
0.0506 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0479 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0491 BAM

2019 MUR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 19, valuing the pair at 0.0506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0027 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0499 to the December average rate of 0.0482, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0506 was up 0.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 253 BAM
2018 Average 243 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 240 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13.35 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0505
0.0480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BAM 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 0.0497, compared to 0.0486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0497
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 BAM (High: 0.0505 / Low: 0.0493). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 BAM (High: 0.0502 / Low: 0.0496).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0503) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0485), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+3.55%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0503
2018 Avg (February) 0.0485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0504 0.0495 0.0499
February 0.0506 0.0495 0.0503
March 0.0505 0.0493 0.0499
April 0.0502 0.0496 0.0498
May 0.0501 0.0490 0.0496
June 0.0491 0.0482 0.0486
July 0.0489 0.0482 0.0485
August 0.0491 0.0481 0.0487
September 0.0495 0.0486 0.0489
October 0.0492 0.0483 0.0486
November 0.0488 0.0482 0.0484
December 0.0485 0.0479 0.0482