YEARLY HIGH
0.7823 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.6899 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7293 MUR

2017 DOP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the DOP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.7823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.6899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0924 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7713 to the December average rate of 0.6997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.7823 was down 1.71% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.7959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,912 MUR
2016 Average 3,864 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 3,450 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 461.98 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.7785
0.6925
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.7501, compared to 0.7085 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0415 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7085

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0275 MUR (High: 0.7188 / Low: 0.6913). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 MUR (High: 0.7403 / Low: 0.7304).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0275
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0199 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0199

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.7713) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.7916), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0203 (-2.56%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.7713
2016 Avg (January) 0.7916

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7823 0.7632 0.7713
February 0.7675 0.7515 0.7584
March 0.7623 0.7431 0.7519
April 0.7539 0.7341 0.7456
May 0.7489 0.7308 0.7379
June 0.7403 0.7304 0.7352
July 0.7324 0.7065 0.7221
August 0.7116 0.6899 0.7022
September 0.7188 0.6913 0.7033
October 0.7217 0.7056 0.7138
November 0.7196 0.6940 0.7100
December 0.7124 0.6914 0.6997