YEARLY HIGH
0.5927 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.4960 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5501 MUR

2019 RUB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RUB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.5927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.4960.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0967 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5139 to the December average rate of 0.5816, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.5927 was down 0.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.5954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,964 MUR
2018 Average 2,717 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,480 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 483.70 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.5884
0.5072
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.5346, compared to 0.5657 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5657

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0292 MUR (High: 0.5697 / Low: 0.5406). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 MUR (High: 0.5742 / Low: 0.5667).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 0.0208 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0208

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.5816) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.5083), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0733 (+14.42%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.5816
2018 Avg (December) 0.5083

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5248 0.4960 0.5139
February 0.5286 0.5168 0.5211
March 0.5417 0.5183 0.5317
April 0.5479 0.5337 0.5408
May 0.5516 0.5335 0.5436
June 0.5699 0.5450 0.5563
July 0.5748 0.5612 0.5682
August 0.5634 0.5383 0.5474
September 0.5697 0.5406 0.5588
October 0.5707 0.5571 0.5662
November 0.5742 0.5667 0.5718
December 0.5927 0.5703 0.5816