YEARLY HIGH
45.8248 MUR
YEARLY LOW
42.1423 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
44.4402 MUR

2017 FKP to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the FKP to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 45.8248. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 42.1423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6825 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.3013 to the December average rate of 45.3177, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 45.8248 was down 13.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 52.9602, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229,124 MUR
2016 Average 240,656 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 210,711 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,412.44 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

45.5574
42.6809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 44.3879, compared to 44.4925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.3879
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.4925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 2.8877 MUR (High: 45.5315 / Low: 42.6438). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9416 MUR (High: 45.6472 / Low: 44.7056).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.8877
November Spread (Stable) ±0.9416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.4603 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 45.3177) against the same month in 2016 (average: 44.8354), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4824 (+1.08%).

2017 Avg (December) 45.3177
2016 Avg (December) 44.8354

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.0489 43.2606 44.3013
February 44.9471 43.9232 44.3242
March 44.2070 43.1421 43.6985
April 45.4386 43.7138 44.5102
May 45.7888 44.5183 45.0446
June 44.9129 43.9662 44.4488
July 45.0327 43.7793 44.3809
August 43.6117 42.1423 42.9206
September 45.5315 42.6438 44.3753
October 45.6384 44.4276 44.8967
November 45.6472 44.7056 45.0640
December 45.8248 44.8293 45.3177