YEARLY HIGH
4.4665 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.1413 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3374 MUR

2019 SBD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 29, valuing the pair at 4.4665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.1413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3252 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2282 to the December average rate of 4.4123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.4665 was up 0.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.4493, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 22,332 MUR
2018 Average 21,591 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 20,707 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,625.75 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

4.4324
4.2063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 4.2749, compared to 4.3999 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2749
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3999

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1658 MUR (High: 4.3072 / Low: 4.1413). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0628 MUR (High: 4.4330 / Low: 4.3703).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1658
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0628

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 4.4136) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.3336), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0800 (+1.85%).

2019 Avg (November) 4.4136
2018 Avg (November) 4.3336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3072 4.1413 4.2282
February 4.2932 4.1606 4.2251
March 4.3455 4.1973 4.2674
April 4.3603 4.2216 4.2829
May 4.3955 4.2582 4.3104
June 4.3878 4.2968 4.3353
July 4.4341 4.3246 4.3609
August 4.4600 4.3594 4.4097
September 4.4515 4.3673 4.4016
October 4.4330 4.3703 4.4013
November 4.4665 4.3700 4.4136
December 4.4647 4.3773 4.4123