YEARLY HIGH
18.0389 MUR
YEARLY LOW
16.0886 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
17.1581 MUR

2017 BZD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the BZD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 18.0389. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 16.0886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9504 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.8520 to the December average rate of 16.8157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.0389 was down 0.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 18.1693, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 90,195 MUR
2016 Average 88,847 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 80,443 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,751.89 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.9921
16.3117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 17.5507, compared to 16.7656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.5507
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.7656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.6093 MUR (High: 17.1804 / Low: 16.5711). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1961 MUR (High: 17.3765 / Low: 17.1804).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6093
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1961

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 0.5125 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 17.8520) against the same month in 2016 (average: 18.0748), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2227 (-1.23%).

2017 Avg (January) 17.8520
2016 Avg (January) 18.0748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.0389 17.6362 17.8520
February 17.8636 17.5652 17.6731
March 17.8548 17.4600 17.6316
April 17.6349 17.2586 17.5027
May 17.6114 17.1767 17.3509
June 17.3765 17.1804 17.2939
July 17.1804 16.5711 16.9643
August 16.6534 16.0886 16.4518
September 16.8598 16.2845 16.5134
October 17.0606 16.7709 16.8892
November 17.1924 16.6129 16.9592
December 17.0022 16.6455 16.8157