YEARLY HIGH
50.6433 MUR
YEARLY LOW
47.4499 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.2211 MUR

2019 XDR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 50.6433. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 47.4499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1934 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.8925 to the December average rate of 50.4041, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 50.6433 was up 2.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 49.5131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 253,217 MUR
2018 Average 241,124 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 237,250 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,967.04 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

50.6614
47.5741
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 48.5524, compared to 49.8898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3374 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.5524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.8898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 1.3003 MUR (High: 48.7502 / Low: 47.4499). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4114 MUR (High: 49.8086 / Low: 49.3971).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.3003
September Spread (Stable) ±0.4114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1586 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1586

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 50.4041) against the same month in 2018 (average: 47.7902), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6139 (+5.47%).

2019 Avg (December) 50.4041
2018 Avg (December) 47.7902

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 48.1116 47.6208 47.8925
February 48.7502 47.4499 47.8314
March 48.9272 47.6987 48.3878
April 48.9910 48.0896 48.6146
May 49.6373 48.4566 48.9984
June 50.1470 49.1418 49.5898
July 50.0645 49.3512 49.6514
August 49.9488 49.3080 49.4928
September 49.8086 49.3971 49.6360
October 50.1653 49.4970 49.9515
November 50.6196 49.9564 50.2029
December 50.6433 50.1431 50.4041