YEARLY HIGH
0.0771 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0717 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0739 WST

2019 MUR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0771. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 29, dropping to 0.0717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0762 to the December average rate of 0.0722, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0771 was down 0.83% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0777, 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 385 WST
2018 Average 378 WST
Yearly Trough Low 358 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.00 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0765
0.0718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to WST 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 0.0750, compared to 0.0729 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0729

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.0024 WST (High: 0.0771 / Low: 0.0747). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 WST (High: 0.0734 / Low: 0.0724).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0024
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0761) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0766), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-0.60%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0761
2018 Avg (February) 0.0766

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0768 0.0757 0.0762
February 0.0771 0.0747 0.0761
March 0.0766 0.0743 0.0752
April 0.0756 0.0743 0.0748
May 0.0753 0.0735 0.0744
June 0.0743 0.0727 0.0736
July 0.0737 0.0721 0.0731
August 0.0742 0.0725 0.0734
September 0.0739 0.0723 0.0731
October 0.0734 0.0724 0.0728
November 0.0735 0.0717 0.0726
December 0.0728 0.0717 0.0722