YEARLY HIGH
0.5501 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5097 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5300 MUR

2017 INR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the INR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 0.5501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.5097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0404 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5270 to the December average rate of 0.5265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5501 was up 1.49% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 137,514 MUR
2016 Average 132,200 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 127,413 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,101.08 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5484
0.5143
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.5368, compared to 0.5232 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5368
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5232

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0153 MUR (High: 0.5496 / Low: 0.5344). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0083 MUR (High: 0.5349 / Low: 0.5267).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.5456) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5282), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0174 (+3.30%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.5456
2016 Avg (April) 0.5282

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5321 0.5226 0.5270
February 0.5349 0.5267 0.5305
March 0.5448 0.5305 0.5375
April 0.5501 0.5407 0.5456
May 0.5496 0.5344 0.5411
June 0.5418 0.5328 0.5389
July 0.5347 0.5195 0.5294
August 0.5215 0.5097 0.5178
September 0.5212 0.5109 0.5171
October 0.5292 0.5177 0.5228
November 0.5309 0.5196 0.5255
December 0.5315 0.5191 0.5265