YEARLY HIGH
16.0507 MUR
YEARLY LOW
14.8722 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5274 MUR

2019 TOP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the TOP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 16.0507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 21, dropping to 14.8722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1785 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.1199 to the December average rate of 15.8930, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 16.0507 was up 3.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 15.5767, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 80,254 MUR
2018 Average 74,850 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 74,361 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,892.30 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

15.9703
15.0426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 15.3349, compared to 15.7199 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3850 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.3349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7199

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 0.6566 MUR (High: 15.8141 / Low: 15.1574). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1590 MUR (High: 15.7259 / Low: 15.5669).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6566
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1590

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 0.1842 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 15.8930) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.0860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8070 (+5.35%).

2019 Avg (December) 15.8930
2018 Avg (December) 15.0860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.2331 14.8722 15.1199
February 15.4894 15.0752 15.1826
March 15.4898 15.1042 15.3311
April 15.8141 15.1574 15.3893
May 15.5811 15.2441 15.4013
June 15.7180 15.4759 15.5850
July 15.9550 15.6320 15.7739
August 15.7739 15.5108 15.5897
September 15.8982 15.5115 15.6443
October 15.7259 15.5669 15.6606
November 15.9773 15.6357 15.7578
December 16.0507 15.7890 15.8930