YEARLY HIGH
0.5702 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5098 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5302 MUR

2017 BTN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BTN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 16, valuing the pair at 0.5702. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.5098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0604 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5270 to the December average rate of 0.5262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5702 was up 5.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5422, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,851 MUR
2016 Average 2,644 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,549 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 301.96 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5483
0.5146
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.5365, compared to 0.5239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0604 MUR (High: 0.5702 / Low: 0.5098). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 MUR (High: 0.5414 / Low: 0.5337).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0604
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5227) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5248), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-0.40%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5227
2016 Avg (August) 0.5248

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5311 0.5228 0.5270
February 0.5347 0.5226 0.5297
March 0.5440 0.5311 0.5370
April 0.5496 0.5416 0.5455
May 0.5485 0.5376 0.5412
June 0.5414 0.5337 0.5390
July 0.5336 0.5200 0.5292
August 0.5702 0.5098 0.5227
September 0.5213 0.5128 0.5174
October 0.5279 0.5179 0.5225
November 0.5314 0.5184 0.5256
December 0.5331 0.5191 0.5262