YEARLY HIGH
0.8793 ETB
YEARLY LOW
0.7940 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8212 ETB

2019 MUR to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.8793. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 9, dropping to 0.7940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0853 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8273 to the December average rate of 0.8614, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8793 was up 2.29% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8596, 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 4,396 ETB
2018 Average 4,067 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 3,970 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.33 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8670
0.8005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ETB 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 0.8227, compared to 0.8196 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8227
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8196

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0490 ETB (High: 0.8793 / Low: 0.8303). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0104 ETB (High: 0.8146 / Low: 0.8041).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0490
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0104

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0078 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0078

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.8614) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0406 (+4.95%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.8614
2018 Avg (December) 0.8208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8353 0.8193 0.8273
February 0.8410 0.8123 0.8308
March 0.8355 0.8120 0.8230
April 0.8345 0.8105 0.8247
May 0.8309 0.8072 0.8188
June 0.8236 0.8015 0.8121
July 0.8148 0.7940 0.8060
August 0.8179 0.7949 0.8090
September 0.8146 0.8041 0.8101
October 0.8195 0.7977 0.8118
November 0.8319 0.8041 0.8194
December 0.8793 0.8303 0.8614