YEARLY HIGH
20.1438 MUR
YEARLY LOW
18.1719 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.2191 MUR

2017 AWG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the AWG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 20.1438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 18.1719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9719 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.9474 to the December average rate of 18.9037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.1438 was down 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.1870, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 100,719 MUR
2016 Average 99,041 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 90,860 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,859.35 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.0930
18.3460
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 19.5998, compared to 18.8385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7613 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5998
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.8385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.6541 MUR (High: 18.9700 / Low: 18.3159). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1745 MUR (High: 19.8582 / Low: 19.6837).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.6541
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1745

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 0.5144 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 19.9474) against the same month in 2016 (average: 20.1111), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1636 (-0.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 19.9474
2016 Avg (January) 20.1111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.1438 19.7475 19.9474
February 19.8582 19.6837 19.7298
March 19.7576 19.5114 19.6694
April 19.6939 19.3443 19.5591
May 19.5607 19.1882 19.3616
June 19.4340 19.1965 19.3313
July 19.2201 18.5767 19.0060
August 18.7569 18.1719 18.4916
September 18.9700 18.3159 18.5590
October 19.1320 18.9053 18.9978
November 19.3110 18.7502 19.0728
December 19.1256 18.6852 18.9037