YEARLY HIGH
0.7250 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6468 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6873 MUR

2019 PHP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PHP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 0.7250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.6468.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0781 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6538 to the December average rate of 0.7200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.7250 was up 7.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6718, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 181,243 MUR
2018 Average 161,535 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 161,710 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,532.77 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.7266
0.6472
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP 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 0.6681, compared to 0.7065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6681
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0247 MUR (High: 0.7068 / Low: 0.6821). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 MUR (High: 0.7250 / Low: 0.7168).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.7200) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0631 (+9.61%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.7200
2018 Avg (November) 0.6569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6586 0.6468 0.6538
February 0.6687 0.6479 0.6567
March 0.6709 0.6498 0.6606
April 0.6779 0.6662 0.6721
May 0.6878 0.6643 0.6756
June 0.6974 0.6804 0.6898
July 0.7123 0.6956 0.7029
August 0.7068 0.6821 0.6916
September 0.7036 0.6921 0.6972
October 0.7154 0.6976 0.7076
November 0.7250 0.7168 0.7200
December 0.7247 0.7157 0.7200