YEARLY HIGH
0.5255 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.4373 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4735 EGP

2019 MUR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.5255. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.4373.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0882 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5215 to the December average rate of 0.4401, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5255 was down 4.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5512, 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 2,628 EGP
2018 Average 2,618 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 2,186 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 441.18 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5296
0.4319
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to EGP 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 0.4968, compared to 0.4502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0274 EGP (High: 0.4940 / Low: 0.4666). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 EGP (High: 0.4423 / Low: 0.4374).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0274
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.5215) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5372), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0157 (-2.92%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.5215
2018 Avg (January) 0.5372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5255 0.5130 0.5215
February 0.5206 0.5009 0.5127
March 0.5128 0.4958 0.5010
April 0.5017 0.4871 0.4941
May 0.4940 0.4666 0.4824
June 0.4745 0.4638 0.4691
July 0.4673 0.4569 0.4621
August 0.4621 0.4551 0.4594
September 0.4580 0.4467 0.4518
October 0.4505 0.4425 0.4460
November 0.4455 0.4373 0.4417
December 0.4423 0.4374 0.4401