YEARLY HIGH
620.9593 STD
YEARLY LOW
583.0949 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
599.3044 STD

2019 MUR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 620.9593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 583.0949.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.8644 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 614.0420 to the December average rate of 589.8956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 620.9593 was up 0.06% compared to the 2018 peak of 620.5979, 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 3,104,797 STD
2018 Average 3,036,191 STD
Yearly Trough Low 2,915,474 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,322.20 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

616.6045
587.4676
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to STD 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 604.4115, compared to 594.1972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 604.4115
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 594.1972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 21.6950 STD (High: 604.7899 / Low: 583.0949). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4579 STD (High: 595.5989 / Low: 589.1409).

June Spread (Volatile) ±21.6950
October Spread (Stable) ±6.4579

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 7.2224 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.2224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 614.1765) against the same month in 2018 (average: 608.6297), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5468 (+0.91%).

2019 Avg (February) 614.1765
2018 Avg (February) 608.6297

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 617.3740 610.1269 614.0420
February 620.9593 601.1479 614.1765
March 616.0587 600.4218 606.9541
April 610.1888 597.1124 602.8726
May 604.7657 587.9481 596.6473
June 604.7899 583.0949 591.7763
July 603.0568 593.9325 599.9481
August 601.5841 593.9775 598.0120
September 597.2506 590.5469 594.4707
October 595.5989 589.1409 592.3001
November 595.1709 584.8119 590.5569
December 593.1599 585.0493 589.8956