YEARLY HIGH
0.0039 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0036 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0038 MUR

2017 GNF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the GNF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0038 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0039 was down 20.03% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0049, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20 MUR
2016 Average 21 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 18 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.43 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0038
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GNF 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 0.0038, compared to 0.0038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.0002 MUR (High: 0.0039 / Low: 0.0037). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MUR (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0038).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.0038) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-17.95%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.0038
2016 Avg (April) 0.0046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
February 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
March 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
April 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
May 0.0039 0.0037 0.0038
June 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
July 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
August 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037
September 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037
October 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
November 0.0038 0.0037 0.0038
December 0.0038 0.0037 0.0037