YEARLY HIGH
13.0164 MUR
YEARLY LOW
10.0712 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5136 MUR

2019 PGK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 13.0164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 10.0712.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9452 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1920 to the December average rate of 10.7233, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.0164 was up 20.72% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.7824, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,082 MUR
2018 Average 51,757 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 50,356 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,726.16 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.8502
10.1237
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 10.3361, compared to 10.6910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 2.4223 MUR (High: 13.0164 / Low: 10.5941). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1324 MUR (High: 10.2529 / Low: 10.1205).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.4223
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1324

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0664 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0664

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 10.7897) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.3239), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4658 (+4.51%).

2019 Avg (November) 10.7897
2018 Avg (November) 10.3239

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.2529 10.1205 10.1920
February 10.4066 10.0712 10.1842
March 10.4050 10.1256 10.2808
April 10.4845 10.2303 10.3499
May 10.6045 10.3262 10.4585
June 10.6714 10.4369 10.5514
July 10.7402 10.5290 10.6124
August 10.8329 10.4880 10.6185
September 10.8068 10.5035 10.6754
October 10.7870 10.6010 10.7266
November 13.0164 10.5941 10.7897
December 10.7693 10.6070 10.7233