YEARLY HIGH
95.7240 MUR
YEARLY LOW
88.0623 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
92.3914 MUR

2019 OMR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the OMR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 95.7240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 88.0623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6617 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 89.0439 to the December average rate of 94.9345, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 95.7240 was up 4.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 91.3609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 478,620 MUR
2018 Average 441,924 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 440,312 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,308.30 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

95.5253
88.4364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

OMR 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 90.5233, compared to 94.2594 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.7361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 90.5233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 94.2594

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 2.8266 MUR (High: 90.8890 / Low: 88.0623). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0558 MUR (High: 94.8188 / Low: 93.7630).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2.8266
September Spread (Stable) ±1.0558

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 94.8354) against the same month in 2018 (average: 90.0279), the exchange rate shifted by +4.8076 (+5.34%).

2019 Avg (November) 94.8354
2018 Avg (November) 90.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 89.6165 88.5597 89.0439
February 90.8890 88.0623 89.0272
March 91.0900 88.7065 90.0864
April 91.5691 89.6018 90.7108
May 93.0246 90.3969 91.6447
June 93.7718 91.8275 92.6268
July 94.2868 92.8639 93.3521
August 94.5052 93.0934 93.6633
September 94.8188 93.7630 94.2178
October 95.0796 94.0230 94.5534
November 95.7240 94.0921 94.8354
December 95.7140 94.4109 94.9345