2017 BWP to MUR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 BWP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the BWP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 27, valuing the pair at 3.4815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 3.1876.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2938 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3890 to the December average rate of 3.3296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.4815 was up 1.15% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.4420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BWP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
BWP to MUR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.3875, compared to 3.2837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1038 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.1897 MUR (High: 3.4217 / Low: 3.2321). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 MUR (High: 3.4229 / Low: 3.3722).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 0.0887 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 3.4259) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.1925), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2335 (+7.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.4108 | 3.3570 | 3.3890 |
| February | 3.4264 | 3.3668 | 3.3984 |
| March | 3.4815 | 3.3427 | 3.4259 |
| April | 3.3993 | 3.3034 | 3.3481 |
| May | 3.4065 | 3.2754 | 3.3614 |
| June | 3.4229 | 3.3722 | 3.4023 |
| July | 3.3893 | 3.2956 | 3.3330 |
| August | 3.2916 | 3.2091 | 3.2444 |
| September | 3.3101 | 3.2367 | 3.2778 |
| October | 3.3125 | 3.2087 | 3.2763 |
| November | 3.2727 | 3.1876 | 3.2409 |
| December | 3.4217 | 3.2321 | 3.3296 |