YEARLY HIGH
0.4600 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.3935 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4252 MUR

2017 BDT to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BDT to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.3935.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0665 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4526 to the December average rate of 0.4085, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4600 was down 0.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4628, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,300 MUR
2016 Average 2,261 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 1,967 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 332.57 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4571
0.4036
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BDT 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 0.4385, compared to 0.4119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0267 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.0336 MUR (High: 0.4270 / Low: 0.3935). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 MUR (High: 0.4332 / Low: 0.4277).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0336
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.4526) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4595), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-1.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.4526
2016 Avg (January) 0.4595

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4600 0.4460 0.4526
February 0.4491 0.4408 0.4446
March 0.4476 0.4368 0.4419
April 0.4394 0.4159 0.4317
May 0.4371 0.4184 0.4299
June 0.4332 0.4277 0.4306
July 0.4285 0.4136 0.4221
August 0.4147 0.3993 0.4092
September 0.4198 0.4012 0.4081
October 0.4213 0.4069 0.4135
November 0.4270 0.3935 0.4098
December 0.4149 0.4022 0.4085