YEARLY HIGH
8.8862 MUR
YEARLY LOW
8.2595 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5879 MUR

2019 MYR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MYR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 8.8862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 8.2595.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6267 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3297 to the December average rate of 8.8145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.8862 was up 1.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.7891, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 177,724 MUR
2018 Average 168,660 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 165,190 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,534.32 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

8.8630
8.2812
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR to MUR 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 8.4605, compared to 8.7154 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4605
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.7154

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.2971 MUR (High: 8.5726 / Low: 8.2754). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0946 MUR (High: 8.7291 / Low: 8.6345).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2971
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0946

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1074 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 8.8145) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.2338), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5807 (+7.05%).

2019 Avg (December) 8.8145
2018 Avg (December) 8.2338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.3758 8.2595 8.3297
February 8.5726 8.2754 8.4053
March 8.5770 8.3771 8.5030
April 8.5672 8.3481 8.4812
May 8.5440 8.3747 8.4634
June 8.6500 8.5236 8.5802
July 8.8208 8.6451 8.7188
August 8.7490 8.5238 8.6113
September 8.7108 8.5841 8.6700
October 8.7291 8.6345 8.6953
November 8.8302 8.6973 8.7826
December 8.8862 8.7542 8.8145