YEARLY HIGH
0.2039 BOB
YEARLY LOW
0.1873 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1944 BOB

2019 MUR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.1873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0166 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2015 to the December average rate of 0.1891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2039 was down 5.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2156, 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 1,019 BOB
2018 Average 1,016 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 936 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 83.01 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2029
0.1879
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BOB 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 0.1983, compared to 0.1905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1983
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0065 BOB (High: 0.2039 / Low: 0.1974). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 BOB (High: 0.1914 / Low: 0.1894).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.2017) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2119), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0102 (-4.83%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.2017
2018 Avg (February) 0.2119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2031 0.2000 0.2015
February 0.2039 0.1974 0.2017
March 0.2026 0.1968 0.1992
April 0.2003 0.1958 0.1981
May 0.1984 0.1931 0.1958
June 0.1955 0.1914 0.1938
July 0.1940 0.1903 0.1923
August 0.1929 0.1879 0.1915
September 0.1914 0.1894 0.1905
October 0.1909 0.1884 0.1899
November 0.1909 0.1873 0.1894
December 0.1899 0.1873 0.1891