YEARLY HIGH
0.0313 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0199 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0239 MUR

2017 CDF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CDF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 0.0199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0296 to the December average rate of 0.0214, the exchange rate registered a net change of -27.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0313 was down 19.83% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 157 MUR
2016 Average 184 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 100 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.94 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0305
0.0199
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0264, compared to 0.0215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 0.0032 MUR (High: 0.0313 / Low: 0.0281). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MUR (High: 0.0219 / Low: 0.0215).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0296) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0093 (-23.98%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0296
2016 Avg (January) 0.0389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0313 0.0281 0.0296
February 0.0286 0.0271 0.0279
March 0.0272 0.0260 0.0266
April 0.0262 0.0248 0.0256
May 0.0251 0.0243 0.0247
June 0.0243 0.0232 0.0239
July 0.0232 0.0206 0.0220
August 0.0216 0.0199 0.0208
September 0.0217 0.0211 0.0214
October 0.0219 0.0215 0.0217
November 0.0221 0.0214 0.0217
December 0.0219 0.0210 0.0214