YEARLY HIGH
0.2033 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.1823 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1930 MUR

2017 DJF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DJF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.2033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.1823.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0210 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2008 to the December average rate of 0.1891, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2033 was down 0.26% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2038, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,016 MUR
2016 Average 1,000 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 911 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104.99 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2023
0.1840
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.1972, compared to 0.1888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0084 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1972
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0065 MUR (High: 0.1933 / Low: 0.1868). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 MUR (High: 0.1999 / Low: 0.1981).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0065
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.2008) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2030), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-1.09%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.2008
2016 Avg (January) 0.2030

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2033 0.1986 0.2008
February 0.1999 0.1981 0.1985
March 0.1989 0.1962 0.1979
April 0.1982 0.1948 0.1969
May 0.1970 0.1932 0.1949
June 0.1952 0.1928 0.1943
July 0.1933 0.1868 0.1909
August 0.1882 0.1823 0.1856
September 0.1899 0.1839 0.1864
October 0.1916 0.1893 0.1902
November 0.1928 0.1874 0.1906
December 0.1909 0.1873 0.1891