YEARLY HIGH
0.2096 SDG
YEARLY LOW
0.1774 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1924 SDG

2017 MUR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.2096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.1774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0322 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1794 to the December average rate of 0.1991, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2096 was up 14.45% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1831, 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 1,048 SDG
2016 Average 868 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 887 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161.04 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2036
0.1772
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SDG 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 0.1867, compared to 0.1981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0143 SDG (High: 0.2096 / Low: 0.1954). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 SDG (High: 0.1933 / Low: 0.1912).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0143
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0042 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.1991) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1807), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0184 (+10.17%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.1991
2016 Avg (December) 0.1807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1814 0.1774 0.1794
February 0.1883 0.1789 0.1815
March 0.1905 0.1794 0.1858
April 0.1925 0.1884 0.1898
May 0.1934 0.1890 0.1915
June 0.1933 0.1912 0.1922
July 0.2002 0.1933 0.1955
August 0.2057 0.1989 0.2014
September 0.2034 0.1964 0.2006
October 0.1975 0.1947 0.1964
November 0.2000 0.1932 0.1959
December 0.2096 0.1954 0.1991