YEARLY HIGH
0.3291 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2978 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3160 MUR

2019 NPR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NPR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 25, valuing the pair at 0.3291. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.2978.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0313 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3034 to the December average rate of 0.3210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3291 was down 0.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 NPR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,646 MUR
2018 Average 1,557 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,489 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 156.31 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3294
0.2987
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.3113, compared to 0.3207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3113
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0157 MUR (High: 0.3172 / Low: 0.3015). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 MUR (High: 0.3231 / Low: 0.3179).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0157
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.3269) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0136 (+4.35%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.3269
2018 Avg (July) 0.3132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3091 0.2998 0.3034
February 0.3081 0.2978 0.3013
March 0.3172 0.3015 0.3120
April 0.3175 0.3099 0.3140
May 0.3204 0.3090 0.3161
June 0.3235 0.3182 0.3209
July 0.3291 0.3224 0.3269
August 0.3279 0.3135 0.3179
September 0.3233 0.3132 0.3183
October 0.3231 0.3179 0.3204
November 0.3217 0.3163 0.3195
December 0.3232 0.3178 0.3210