YEARLY HIGH
48.3389 CDF
YEARLY LOW
44.9367 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.4834 CDF

2019 MUR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 48.3389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 44.9367.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4023 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.6862 to the December average rate of 45.9162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 48.3389 was down 4.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 50.3564, 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 241,695 CDF
2018 Average 238,061 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 224,683 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,011.47 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

48.0132
45.3454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CDF 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 47.1004, compared to 45.8664 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.2340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.1004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.8664

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 1.5178 CDF (High: 48.3389 / Low: 46.8211). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5528 CDF (High: 46.0856 / Low: 45.5328).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.5178
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5528

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 0.6021 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 47.7908) against the same month in 2018 (average: 49.3857), the exchange rate shifted by -1.5948 (-3.23%).

2019 Avg (February) 47.7908
2018 Avg (February) 49.3857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.2458 47.3707 47.6862
February 48.3389 46.8211 47.7908
March 47.9132 46.5207 47.1887
April 47.5280 46.5130 46.9348
May 47.1329 46.2055 46.6068
June 46.9510 45.8597 46.3949
July 46.5131 45.7012 46.1909
August 46.4513 44.9367 45.9638
September 46.0856 45.5328 45.8845
October 45.9648 45.2897 45.6753
November 45.8283 45.1576 45.5677
December 46.3794 45.1821 45.9162