YEARLY HIGH
0.0659 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0563 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0610 MUR

2017 CRC to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the CRC to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0659. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.0563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0651 to the December average rate of 0.0597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0659 was down 2.51% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 330 MUR
2016 Average 327 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 281 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.00 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0659
0.0567
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.0630, compared to 0.0590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0043 MUR (High: 0.0629 / Low: 0.0586). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 MUR (High: 0.0615 / Low: 0.0607).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0043
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0651) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0673), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-3.25%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0651
2016 Avg (January) 0.0673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0659 0.0643 0.0651
February 0.0645 0.0630 0.0638
March 0.0642 0.0631 0.0635
April 0.0636 0.0621 0.0631
May 0.0629 0.0586 0.0613
June 0.0615 0.0607 0.0611
July 0.0610 0.0582 0.0597
August 0.0581 0.0563 0.0575
September 0.0594 0.0567 0.0578
October 0.0601 0.0590 0.0595
November 0.0607 0.0591 0.0600
December 0.0605 0.0591 0.0597