YEARLY HIGH
25.3706 MUR
YEARLY LOW
24.0453 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.9904 MUR

2017 BND to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BND to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 20, valuing the pair at 25.3706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 24.0453.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3253 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.1021 to the December average rate of 25.1136, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 25.3706 was down 4.08% compared to the 2016 peak of 26.4505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,853 MUR
2016 Average 128,687 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 120,226 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,626.56 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

25.2822
24.2630
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 25.1169, compared to 24.8638 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2531 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.1169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.8638

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.8274 MUR (High: 25.3706 / Low: 24.5431). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2440 MUR (High: 25.2229 / Low: 24.9789).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.8274
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2440

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 0.5375 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2017: 25.0021) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.6855), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6834 (-2.66%).

2017 Avg (May) 25.0021
2016 Avg (May) 25.6855

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.2918 24.7882 25.1021
February 25.3688 24.9506 25.1246
March 25.3427 24.9905 25.1972
April 25.3301 24.8575 25.1688
May 25.3706 24.5431 25.0021
June 25.2229 24.9789 25.1066
July 25.1027 24.5967 24.8854
August 24.6096 24.0453 24.3479
September 25.0293 24.2432 24.6911
October 25.1681 24.8205 24.9984
November 25.3348 24.9053 25.1468
December 25.3077 24.8469 25.1136