YEARLY HIGH
27.4556 MUR
YEARLY LOW
25.2599 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.5943 MUR

2017 CAD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CAD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 27.4556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 25.2599.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1957 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.1563 to the December average rate of 26.4998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 27.4556 was down 1.82% compared to the 2016 peak of 27.9641, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 137,278 MUR
2016 Average 134,108 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 126,299 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,978.70 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

27.3078
25.4906
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 26.4440, compared to 26.7446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.4440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.7446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 1.2490 MUR (High: 26.7401 / Low: 25.4912). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4815 MUR (High: 26.7165 / Low: 26.2350).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.2490
March Spread (Stable) ±0.4815

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.6524 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6524

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 27.1563) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.4257), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7306 (+6.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 27.1563
2016 Avg (January) 25.4257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.4556 26.7726 27.1563
February 27.3697 26.6530 27.1086
March 26.7165 26.2350 26.4562
April 26.7401 25.4912 26.2033
May 25.9965 25.2599 25.6420
June 26.5900 25.6230 26.0978
July 27.1709 26.5382 26.8683
August 26.6186 25.8246 26.2825
September 27.4159 26.5763 27.0993
October 27.3296 26.3426 27.0009
November 27.1271 26.1409 26.7169
December 26.8220 26.1529 26.4998