YEARLY HIGH
8.5225 MUR
YEARLY LOW
7.2313 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.8496 MUR

2017 GHS to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GHS to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 8.5225. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 7.2313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2912 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3609 to the December average rate of 7.4942, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 8.5225 was down 10.06% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.4760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 42,612 MUR
2016 Average 45,016 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 36,156 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,456.07 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

8.4476
7.4076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 8.0995, compared to 7.5996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4999 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.0995
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.5996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 0.7645 MUR (High: 8.2157 / Low: 7.4512). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1445 MUR (High: 7.8190 / Low: 7.6745).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7645
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1445

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.3791 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3791

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 8.3609) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.2678), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9069 (-9.79%).

2017 Avg (January) 8.3609
2016 Avg (January) 9.2678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5225 8.1647 8.3609
February 8.1997 7.6467 7.9818
March 8.2157 7.4512 7.8205
April 8.5220 8.1143 8.3492
May 8.3500 7.9105 8.1475
June 8.1335 7.8419 7.9374
July 7.9113 7.5919 7.7775
August 7.5991 7.3201 7.4994
September 7.6951 7.4189 7.5225
October 7.8190 7.6745 7.7336
November 7.8093 7.2313 7.5704
December 7.6009 7.3828 7.4942