YEARLY HIGH
2.6141 MUR
YEARLY LOW
2.3251 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.4641 MUR

2019 SZL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SZL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2.6141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 2.3251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2891 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4699 to the December average rate of 2.5358, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.6141 was down 8.19% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.8472, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,071 MUR
2018 Average 12,915 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 11,625 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,445.33 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.5765
2.3716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 2.4555, compared to 2.4728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2257 MUR (High: 2.5508 / Low: 2.3251). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0689 MUR (High: 2.5014 / Low: 2.4324).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2257
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0689

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1707 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1707

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 2.5594) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.5667), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0073 (-0.29%).

2019 Avg (July) 2.5594
2018 Avg (July) 2.5667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5663 2.3641 2.4699
February 2.5627 2.4208 2.4869
March 2.4531 2.3651 2.4152
April 2.5014 2.4324 2.4697
May 2.4912 2.4219 2.4476
June 2.5191 2.3501 2.4435
July 2.6141 2.5208 2.5594
August 2.5508 2.3251 2.3887
September 2.4876 2.3737 2.4440
October 2.4997 2.3915 2.4428
November 2.5217 2.3930 2.4660
December 2.6060 2.4754 2.5358