YEARLY HIGH
0.3135 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2901 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3025 BWP

2019 MUR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3135. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0233 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3074 to the December average rate of 0.2939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3135 was down 2.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3204, 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 1,567 BWP
2018 Average 1,498 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,451 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 116.69 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3100
0.2925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BWP 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 0.3058, compared to 0.2991 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2991

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0119 BWP (High: 0.3100 / Low: 0.2981). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 BWP (High: 0.3079 / Low: 0.3025).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3074) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2957), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0118 (+3.98%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3074
2018 Avg (January) 0.2957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3135 0.3030 0.3074
February 0.3097 0.3017 0.3061
March 0.3118 0.3047 0.3086
April 0.3079 0.3025 0.3050
May 0.3079 0.3016 0.3047
June 0.3100 0.2981 0.3031
July 0.2989 0.2918 0.2955
August 0.3081 0.2979 0.3050
September 0.3068 0.2991 0.3014
October 0.3049 0.2972 0.3005
November 0.3030 0.2944 0.2983
December 0.2971 0.2901 0.2939