YEARLY HIGH
1.0740 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.9613 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0109 MUR

2019 UYU to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UYU to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 1.0740. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.9613.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1126 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0516 to the December average rate of 0.9712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.0740 was down 10.74% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,370 MUR
2018 Average 5,555 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 4,807 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 563.21 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.0597
0.9626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 1.0309, compared to 0.9909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0309
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0706 MUR (High: 1.0551 / Low: 0.9845). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 MUR (High: 0.9755 / Low: 0.9669).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0706
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 1.0512) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0919 (-8.04%).

2019 Avg (February) 1.0512
2018 Avg (February) 1.1431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0629 1.0395 1.0516
February 1.0740 1.0405 1.0512
March 1.0695 1.0306 1.0441
April 1.0475 1.0123 1.0234
May 1.0157 0.9914 1.0042
June 1.0215 0.9996 1.0112
July 1.0598 1.0153 1.0299
August 1.0551 0.9845 1.0073
September 0.9952 0.9826 0.9892
October 0.9957 0.9672 0.9771
November 0.9755 0.9669 0.9707
December 0.9880 0.9613 0.9712