YEARLY HIGH
4.6579 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.1685 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4286 MUR

2017 HKD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the HKD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 4.6579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 4.1685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4894 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6256 to the December average rate of 4.3272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.6579 was down 0.21% compared to the 2016 peak of 4.6679, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 116,448 MUR
2016 Average 114,403 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 104,213 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,235.42 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.6646
4.1966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 4.5372, compared to 4.3200 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5372
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3200

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.1485 MUR (High: 4.3499 / Low: 4.2015). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0455 MUR (High: 4.6104 / Low: 4.5650).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1485
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0455

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1333 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.6256) against the same month in 2016 (average: 4.6355), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0099 (-0.21%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.6256
2016 Avg (January) 4.6355

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6579 4.5818 4.6256
February 4.6104 4.5650 4.5777
March 4.5804 4.5216 4.5596
April 4.5618 4.4771 4.5296
May 4.5206 4.4384 4.4768
June 4.4705 4.4146 4.4539
July 4.4189 4.2704 4.3689
August 4.2797 4.1685 4.2356
September 4.3499 4.2015 4.2636
October 4.3913 4.3351 4.3577
November 4.4214 4.2934 4.3667
December 4.3785 4.2816 4.3272