YEARLY HIGH
262.9310 SLL
YEARLY LOW
195.3404 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
225.4608 SLL

2019 MUR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 262.9310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 8, dropping to 195.3404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.5906 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 244.7347 to the December average rate of 204.5839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 262.9310 was up 6.85% compared to the 2018 peak of 246.0771, 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 1,314,655 SLL
2018 Average 1,133,912 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 976,702 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 337,953.07 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

249.5796
192.0839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SLL 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 240.4696, compared to 210.4520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 240.4696
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 210.4520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 65.7894 SLL (High: 262.9310 / Low: 197.1416). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8884 SLL (High: 246.0627 / Low: 243.1743).

August Spread (Volatile) ±65.7894
January Spread (Stable) ±2.8884

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 36.4250 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -36.4250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 228.2012) against the same month in 2018 (average: 210.4305), the exchange rate shifted by +17.7707 (+8.44%).

2019 Avg (August) 228.2012
2018 Avg (August) 210.4305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 246.0627 243.1743 244.7347
February 247.4917 239.5956 244.7883
March 245.5385 239.3062 241.9097
April 243.1990 237.9872 240.2830
May 241.0375 234.3346 237.8018
June 250.7608 197.6834 233.3002
July 198.7808 195.3404 196.8752
August 262.9310 197.1416 228.2012
September 262.5019 201.0633 225.9042
October 205.3040 201.6480 203.4169
November 205.3221 201.7485 203.7304
December 206.0039 201.8304 204.5839