YEARLY HIGH
1.5460 PHP
YEARLY LOW
1.3794 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4566 PHP

2019 MUR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.5460. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 1.3794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1666 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5296 to the December average rate of 1.3889, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.5460 was down 5.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6297, 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 7,730 PHP
2018 Average 7,740 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 6,897 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 833.06 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.5437
1.3748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to PHP 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 1.4974, compared to 1.4157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0817 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0515 PHP (High: 1.5053 / Low: 1.4538). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0157 PHP (High: 1.3950 / Low: 1.3794).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0515
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0157

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 0.0305 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.5296) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5332), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0036 (-0.24%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.5296
2018 Avg (January) 1.5332

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5460 1.5184 1.5296
February 1.5435 1.4953 1.5227
March 1.5391 1.4906 1.5139
April 1.5011 1.4751 1.4879
May 1.5053 1.4538 1.4803
June 1.4698 1.4338 1.4498
July 1.4377 1.4040 1.4228
August 1.4660 1.4147 1.4460
September 1.4449 1.4212 1.4344
October 1.4335 1.3978 1.4133
November 1.3950 1.3794 1.3889
December 1.3973 1.3799 1.3889