YEARLY HIGH
1.6166 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.2196 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4488 MUR

2017 ETB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the ETB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.6166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1.2196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3970 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5902 to the December average rate of 1.2357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.6166 was down 5.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.7071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,083 MUR
2016 Average 8,136 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 6,098 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,985.04 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.6256
1.2003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 1.5458, compared to 1.3517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1941 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was October, with a trading range of 0.2157 MUR (High: 1.4533 / Low: 1.2377). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 MUR (High: 1.5154 / Low: 1.4866).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.2157
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0966 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 1.5902) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.6975), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1073 (-6.32%).

2017 Avg (January) 1.5902
2016 Avg (January) 1.6975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6166 1.5679 1.5902
February 1.5867 1.5520 1.5669
March 1.5770 1.5401 1.5577
April 1.5559 1.5129 1.5406
May 1.5336 1.4982 1.5156
June 1.5154 1.4866 1.5039
July 1.4910 1.4333 1.4686
August 1.4367 1.3848 1.4199
September 1.4440 1.4011 1.4172
October 1.4533 1.2377 1.3206
November 1.2708 1.2196 1.2481
December 1.2601 1.2211 1.2357