YEARLY HIGH
0.2177 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1966 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2080 MUR

2017 AOA to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AOA to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.2177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.1966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2163 to the December average rate of 0.2037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2177 was down 18.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,089 MUR
2016 Average 1,092 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 983 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.77 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2179
0.1980
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AOA 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 0.2126, compared to 0.2034 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0092 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2034

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0071 MUR (High: 0.2082 / Low: 0.2010). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 MUR (High: 0.2156 / Low: 0.2136).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2163) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2430), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0268 (-11.02%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2163
2016 Avg (January) 0.2430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2177 0.2143 0.2163
February 0.2156 0.2136 0.2141
March 0.2144 0.2117 0.2134
April 0.2137 0.2099 0.2122
May 0.2123 0.2082 0.2101
June 0.2102 0.2077 0.2093
July 0.2082 0.2010 0.2057
August 0.2018 0.1966 0.1997
September 0.2048 0.1981 0.2008
October 0.2064 0.2040 0.2050
November 0.2080 0.2019 0.2054
December 0.2060 0.2016 0.2037