YEARLY HIGH
20.6387 MUR
YEARLY LOW
19.0616 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.9114 MUR

2017 BGN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BGN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 20.6387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 19.0616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5771 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.4993 to the December average rate of 20.4721, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 20.6387 was down 0.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 20.7077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 103,194 MUR
2016 Average 100,493 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 95,308 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,885.49 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

20.5913
19.1607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 19.5208, compared to 20.3021 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7812 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.5208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.3021

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.8528 MUR (High: 20.1223 / Low: 19.2695). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2904 MUR (High: 20.3068 / Low: 20.0164).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8528
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2904

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 0.1699 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 20.4721) against the same month in 2016 (average: 19.3617), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1104 (+5.74%).

2017 Avg (December) 20.4721
2016 Avg (December) 19.3617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 19.7207 19.1507 19.4993
February 19.6179 19.1552 19.3294
March 19.5519 19.0616 19.3552
April 19.5593 19.1262 19.2800
May 20.1223 19.2695 19.7168
June 20.1952 19.7932 19.9443
July 20.3068 20.0164 20.1185
August 20.2141 19.8291 20.0214
September 20.5071 20.0218 20.2989
October 20.6371 20.1741 20.4349
November 20.6208 20.3007 20.4665
December 20.6387 20.3065 20.4721