YEARLY HIGH
17.1531 SOS
YEARLY LOW
15.6655 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.3106 SOS

2019 MUR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 1, valuing the pair at 17.1531. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 15.6655.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4876 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.9277 to the December average rate of 15.8639, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 17.1531 was down 5.62% compared to the 2018 peak of 18.1750, 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 85,766 SOS
2018 Average 85,100 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 78,328 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,438.07 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.0340
15.7575
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SOS 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 16.6525, compared to 15.9687 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6525
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9687

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.6191 SOS (High: 17.1531 / Low: 16.5341). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2269 SOS (High: 16.0704 / Low: 15.8435).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6191
September Spread (Stable) ±0.2269

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1838 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1838

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 16.9089) against the same month in 2018 (average: 17.8095), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9006 (-5.06%).

2019 Avg (February) 16.9089
2018 Avg (February) 17.8095

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.1416 16.7532 16.9277
February 17.1531 16.5341 16.9089
March 17.0032 16.5053 16.7251
April 16.7883 16.4044 16.5981
May 16.6874 16.2350 16.4632
June 16.5460 16.1078 16.2920
July 16.2916 15.9562 16.1497
August 16.1763 15.7153 16.0397
September 16.0704 15.8435 15.9709
October 16.0266 15.7596 15.9204
November 15.9901 15.6655 15.8677
December 15.9610 15.6946 15.8639