YEARLY HIGH
5.2408 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.6496 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9742 MUR

2017 BOB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BOB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 5.2408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 4.6496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5912 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1855 to the December average rate of 4.8902, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.2408 was down 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.2566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,204 MUR
2016 Average 25,746 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 23,248 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,956.01 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.2281
4.7164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 5.0890, compared to 4.8595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0890
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.2002 MUR (High: 4.9894 / Low: 4.7892). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0671 MUR (High: 5.0358 / Low: 4.9688).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2002
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0671

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1487 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.1855) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.2208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0353 (-0.68%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.1855
2016 Avg (January) 5.2208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2408 5.1369 5.1855
February 5.1818 5.1050 5.1330
March 5.1786 5.0640 5.1139
April 5.1371 4.9913 5.0767
May 5.0933 4.9541 5.0202
June 5.0358 4.9688 5.0045
July 4.9894 4.7892 4.9078
August 4.8284 4.6496 4.7590
September 4.8695 4.7061 4.7721
October 4.9512 4.8618 4.9184
November 4.9901 4.7942 4.9095
December 4.9823 4.8417 4.8902