YEARLY HIGH
252.6007 LAK
YEARLY LOW
237.1201 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
244.7825 LAK

2019 MUR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 252.6007. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 237.1201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.4806 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 249.5564 to the December average rate of 242.7915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 252.6007 was down 2.54% compared to the 2018 peak of 259.1731, 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 1,263,004 LAK
2018 Average 1,237,436 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 1,185,600 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 77,403.22 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

251.0690
240.6862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LAK 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 247.2154, compared to 242.3496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.8658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.2154
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 242.3496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 7.5184 LAK (High: 252.6007 / Low: 245.0823). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9890 LAK (High: 251.0239 / Low: 248.0349).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.5184
January Spread (Stable) ±2.9890

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.6970 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 250.2038) against the same month in 2018 (average: 254.4429), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2391 (-1.67%).

2019 Avg (February) 250.2038
2018 Avg (February) 254.4429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 251.0239 248.0349 249.5564
February 252.6007 245.0823 250.2038
March 251.0928 244.5485 247.5068
April 250.3143 245.3160 247.3117
May 248.8937 241.5406 245.3770
June 246.7569 240.8840 243.3369
July 244.3077 239.3824 242.1403
August 242.7463 237.1201 241.5514
September 243.8931 240.8808 242.6097
October 243.8477 240.3348 242.4673
November 244.1590 240.0825 242.5373
December 244.4031 240.1979 242.7915