YEARLY HIGH
9.8307 MUR
YEARLY LOW
9.0388 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.4835 MUR

2019 SAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 9.8307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 9.0388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7919 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.1414 to the December average rate of 9.7445, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.8307 was up 4.82% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.3788, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49,153 MUR
2018 Average 45,360 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 45,194 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,959.27 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.8051
9.0788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 9.2922, compared to 9.6748 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3827 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.2922
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6748

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 0.2983 MUR (High: 9.3371 / Low: 9.0388). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1052 MUR (High: 9.7561 / Low: 9.6509).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2983
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1052

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 9.7356) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.2386), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4971 (+5.38%).

2019 Avg (November) 9.7356
2018 Avg (November) 9.2386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.2094 9.0897 9.1414
February 9.3371 9.0388 9.1394
March 9.3471 9.1103 9.2478
April 9.4014 9.1990 9.3106
May 9.5461 9.2807 9.4081
June 9.6262 9.4271 9.5059
July 9.6787 9.5326 9.5821
August 9.6748 9.5532 9.6121
September 9.7318 9.6254 9.6693
October 9.7561 9.6509 9.7053
November 9.8307 9.6602 9.7356
December 9.8276 9.6902 9.7445