2017 EGP to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2565 MUR

YEARLY LOW

1.8458 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9372 MUR

2017 EGP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the EGP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 2.2565. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 1.8458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4106 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9269 to the December average rate of 1.8979, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.2565 was down 51.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,282 MUR

2016 Average 19,002 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 9,229 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,053.17 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.1246

1.8430

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 1.9722, compared to 1.9022 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9722

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9022

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.3723 MUR (High: 2.2565 / Low: 1.8842). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0228 MUR (High: 1.9402 / Low: 1.9175).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.3723

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0228

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0900 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 2.1011) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.5643), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4632 (-53.97%).

2017 Avg (February) 2.1011

2016 Avg (February) 4.5643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0053	1.8823	1.9269
February	2.2565	1.8842	2.1011
March	2.2000	1.9262	2.0112
April	1.9726	1.9239	1.9485
May	1.9512	1.9069	1.9272
June	1.9321	1.9020	1.9181
July	1.9332	1.8635	1.9042
August	1.8849	1.8458	1.8664
September	1.9263	1.8637	1.8881
October	1.9402	1.9175	1.9275
November	1.9552	1.8873	1.9294
December	1.9114	1.8751	1.8979