2019 SCR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8885 MUR

YEARLY LOW

2.4673 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6007 MUR

2019 SCR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 2.8885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 26, dropping to 2.4673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4212 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5115 to the December average rate of 2.6680, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.8885 was up 11.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.5948, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,443 MUR

2018 Average 12,495 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 12,337 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,105.99 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.6841

2.4898

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 2.5480, compared to 2.6535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5480

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.3007 MUR (High: 2.8885 / Low: 2.5879). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0300 MUR (High: 2.5288 / Low: 2.4989).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.3007

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0300

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 0.0066 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2.6547) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.5386), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1160 (+4.57%).

2019 Avg (August) 2.6547

2018 Avg (August) 2.5386

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5288	2.4989	2.5115
February	2.5628	2.4673	2.5060
March	2.5610	2.4741	2.5329
April	2.5741	2.5254	2.5489
May	2.6158	2.5444	2.5801
June	2.6428	2.5741	2.6084
July	2.6581	2.5890	2.6282
August	2.8885	2.5879	2.6547
September	2.6647	2.6309	2.6481
October	2.6719	2.6376	2.6548
November	2.7962	2.5910	2.6670
December	2.6930	2.6531	2.6680