YEARLY HIGH
0.0613 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0552 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0580 BBD

2017 MUR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0552.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0061 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0558 to the December average rate of 0.0592, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0613 was up 6.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 307 BBD
2016 Average 282 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 276 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.49 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0608
0.0553
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BBD 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 0.0567, compared to 0.0593 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0593

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0020 BBD (High: 0.0600 / Low: 0.0579). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BBD (High: 0.0580 / Low: 0.0574).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0604) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0569), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0034 (+6.03%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0604
2016 Avg (August) 0.0569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0565 0.0552 0.0558
February 0.0566 0.0559 0.0563
March 0.0569 0.0562 0.0565
April 0.0574 0.0564 0.0568
May 0.0579 0.0568 0.0574
June 0.0580 0.0574 0.0576
July 0.0600 0.0579 0.0586
August 0.0613 0.0597 0.0604
September 0.0608 0.0589 0.0600
October 0.0591 0.0584 0.0588
November 0.0597 0.0580 0.0587
December 0.0598 0.0585 0.0592