YEARLY HIGH
0.4053 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.3462 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3847 SCR

2019 MUR to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.4053. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 0.3462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0591 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3982 to the December average rate of 0.3748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4053 was down 6.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4352, 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 2,026 SCR
2018 Average 2,002 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 1,731 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 295.49 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4015
0.3724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SCR 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 0.3926, compared to 0.3769 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3769

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0402 SCR (High: 0.3864 / Low: 0.3462). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 SCR (High: 0.4002 / Low: 0.3954).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0402
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.3991) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4174), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0184 (-4.40%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.3991
2018 Avg (February) 0.4174

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4002 0.3954 0.3982
February 0.4053 0.3902 0.3991
March 0.4042 0.3905 0.3948
April 0.3960 0.3885 0.3923
May 0.3930 0.3823 0.3876
June 0.3885 0.3784 0.3834
July 0.3863 0.3762 0.3805
August 0.3864 0.3462 0.3768
September 0.3801 0.3753 0.3776
October 0.3791 0.3743 0.3767
November 0.3860 0.3576 0.3750
December 0.3769 0.3713 0.3748