YEARLY HIGH
0.0864 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0758 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0791 MUR

2017 KMF to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KMF to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.0864. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 0.0758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0106 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0775 to the December average rate of 0.0813, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0864 was up 4.48% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 432 MUR
2016 Average 400 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 379 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53.03 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0817
0.0761
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0775, compared to 0.0807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0031 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0775
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0077 MUR (High: 0.0864 / Low: 0.0787). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 MUR (High: 0.0782 / Low: 0.0771).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0077
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0799) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+0.98%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0799
2016 Avg (August) 0.0792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0782 0.0771 0.0775
February 0.0779 0.0761 0.0768
March 0.0778 0.0758 0.0769
April 0.0777 0.0760 0.0765
May 0.0799 0.0764 0.0783
June 0.0802 0.0787 0.0792
July 0.0807 0.0794 0.0799
August 0.0864 0.0787 0.0799
September 0.0815 0.0795 0.0806
October 0.0819 0.0806 0.0812
November 0.0819 0.0807 0.0812
December 0.0819 0.0807 0.0813