YEARLY HIGH
95.8080 MUR
YEARLY LOW
86.5086 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
91.5063 MUR

2017 BHD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BHD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 95.8080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 86.5086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2994 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.1692 to the December average rate of 89.6591, 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 95.8080 was down 0.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 96.0568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 479,040 MUR
2016 Average 471,090 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 432,543 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,496.97 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

95.9009
87.1200
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 93.5482, compared to 89.4644 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 93.5482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.4644

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 3.0251 MUR (High: 91.4885 / Low: 88.4634). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9024 MUR (High: 94.8858 / Low: 93.9833).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.0251
February Spread (Stable) ±0.9024

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 2.6010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 95.1692) against the same month in 2016 (average: 95.6907), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5215 (-0.55%).

2017 Avg (January) 95.1692
2016 Avg (January) 95.6907

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 95.8080 94.3019 95.1692
February 94.8858 93.9833 94.2288
March 94.4472 93.1615 93.9172
April 94.1250 92.3804 93.4130
May 93.5366 91.6313 92.4748
June 92.4565 91.4047 92.0860
July 91.4885 88.4634 90.4528
August 88.8161 86.5086 87.8518
September 90.0932 87.1875 88.3566
October 90.8363 89.7180 90.1520
November 91.4585 88.7969 90.3139
December 90.5922 88.6977 89.6591