YEARLY HIGH
16.9553 XOF
YEARLY LOW
16.0506 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4746 XOF

2019 MUR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 16.9553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 16.0506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9047 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.7566 to the December average rate of 16.1512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 16.9553 was up 0.21% compared to the 2018 peak of 16.9202, 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 84,776 XOF
2018 Average 81,678 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 80,253 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,523.36 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

16.9315
16.0803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XOF 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 16.6620, compared to 16.2872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3749 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6620
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.4547 XOF (High: 16.8223 / Low: 16.3676). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2140 XOF (High: 16.8495 / Low: 16.6355).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4547
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3340 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 16.8606) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.2894), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5712 (+3.51%).

2019 Avg (February) 16.8606
2018 Avg (February) 16.2894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.9314 16.5628 16.7566
February 16.9553 16.5847 16.8606
March 16.9337 16.5335 16.7381
April 16.8495 16.6355 16.7230
May 16.8223 16.3676 16.6139
June 16.4107 16.1007 16.2799
July 16.3945 16.1683 16.2758
August 16.5050 16.1257 16.3347
September 16.6022 16.2748 16.4123
October 16.5143 16.1456 16.2925
November 16.3659 16.1476 16.2564
December 16.2678 16.0506 16.1512