YEARLY HIGH
3.5521 ISK
YEARLY LOW
3.2902 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4464 ISK

2019 MUR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 3.5521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 3.2902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2619 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4911 to the December average rate of 3.3387, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.5521 was down 1.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.6199, 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 17,760 ISK
2018 Average 15,899 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 16,451 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,309.53 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.5119
3.3229
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ISK 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 3.4784, compared to 3.4145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4784
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.1980 ISK (High: 3.5233 / Low: 3.3252). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0604 ISK (High: 3.4467 / Low: 3.3863).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1980
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0604

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0449 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0449

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 3.4911) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.1169), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3742 (+12.01%).

2019 Avg (January) 3.4911
2018 Avg (January) 3.1169

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.5521 3.3927 3.4911
February 3.5330 3.3957 3.4961
March 3.5233 3.3252 3.4563
April 3.5207 3.4097 3.4502
May 3.5206 3.4473 3.4806
June 3.5341 3.4541 3.4961
July 3.5256 3.3303 3.4682
August 3.4907 3.3563 3.4320
September 3.5018 3.3717 3.4430
October 3.4467 3.3863 3.4213
November 3.4354 3.2918 3.3836
December 3.3805 3.2902 3.3387