YEARLY HIGH
20.6207 MUR
YEARLY LOW
19.0517 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9063 MUR

2017 BAM to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BAM to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 26, valuing the pair at 20.6207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 19.0517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5690 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4961 to the December average rate of 20.4669, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.6207 was down 0.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.7200, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,103 MUR
2016 Average 100,477 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 95,258 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,844.87 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.5860
19.1577
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 19.5176, compared to 20.2951 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7775 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5176
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.2951

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.8757 MUR (High: 20.1248 / Low: 19.2491). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2795 MUR (High: 20.5812 / Low: 20.3017).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8757
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2795

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1554 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1554

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 20.4532) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.7330), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7202 (+3.65%).

2017 Avg (November) 20.4532
2016 Avg (November) 19.7330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7319 19.1446 19.4961
February 19.6495 19.1580 19.3407
March 19.5502 19.0517 19.3521
April 19.5543 19.0992 19.2767
May 20.1248 19.2491 19.7096
June 20.1949 19.7989 19.9303
July 20.3148 19.9930 20.1017
August 20.2128 19.8325 20.0072
September 20.5061 20.0243 20.2994
October 20.5812 20.3017 20.4420
November 20.6207 20.3395 20.4532
December 20.6117 20.3183 20.4669