2019 MUR to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9871 KES

YEARLY LOW

2.7449 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.8683 KES

2019 MUR to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 2.9871. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 2.7449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2422 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9630 to the December average rate of 2.7752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.9871 was down 6.00% compared to the 2018 peak of 3.1776, 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 14,935 KES

2018 Average 14,892 KES

Yearly Trough Low 13,724 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,211.05 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.9817

2.7564

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KES 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 2.8993, compared to 2.8372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0621 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8993

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.1043 KES (High: 2.9634 / Low: 2.8591). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0280 KES (High: 2.8741 / Low: 2.8461).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1043

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0280

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0451 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0451

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.9630) against the same month in 2018 (average: 3.1216), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1586 (-5.08%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.9630

2018 Avg (January) 3.1216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.9871	2.9180	2.9630
February	2.9634	2.8591	2.9241
March	2.9318	2.8417	2.8939
April	2.9309	2.8759	2.8953
May	2.9014	2.8302	2.8679
June	2.8893	2.8223	2.8515
July	2.8958	2.8459	2.8719
August	2.8872	2.8473	2.8645
September	2.8741	2.8461	2.8607
October	2.8674	2.8344	2.8481
November	2.8518	2.7673	2.8030
December	2.8026	2.7449	2.7752