YEARLY HIGH
0.2514 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.2177 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2374 MUR

2019 PKR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PKR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.2514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.2177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0337 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2458 to the December average rate of 0.2359, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2514 was down 17.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 125,708 MUR
2018 Average 140,545 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 108,850 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,857.85 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2504
0.2233
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.2436, compared to 0.2311 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0124 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2436
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2311

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0270 MUR (High: 0.2447 / Low: 0.2177). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 MUR (High: 0.2330 / Low: 0.2302).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0270
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.2481) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2943), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0462 (-15.70%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.2481
2018 Avg (March) 0.2943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2481 0.2434 0.2458
February 0.2511 0.2437 0.2460
March 0.2514 0.2446 0.2481
April 0.2497 0.2435 0.2467
May 0.2497 0.2328 0.2428
June 0.2447 0.2177 0.2320
July 0.2296 0.2203 0.2255
August 0.2306 0.2240 0.2263
September 0.2330 0.2302 0.2316
October 0.2342 0.2313 0.2329
November 0.2379 0.2327 0.2346
December 0.2377 0.2347 0.2359