YEARLY HIGH
0.0401 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0362 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0383 MUR

2017 KPW to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the KPW to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.0362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0039 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0399 to the December average rate of 0.0376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0401 was down 0.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 201 MUR
2016 Average 197 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 181 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.46 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0402
0.0365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.0392, compared to 0.0375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0392
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0013 MUR (High: 0.0383 / Low: 0.0371). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 MUR (High: 0.0397 / Low: 0.0394).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0399) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0401), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0399
2016 Avg (January) 0.0401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0401 0.0395 0.0399
February 0.0397 0.0394 0.0395
March 0.0395 0.0390 0.0393
April 0.0394 0.0387 0.0391
May 0.0391 0.0384 0.0387
June 0.0388 0.0383 0.0386
July 0.0383 0.0371 0.0379
August 0.0372 0.0362 0.0368
September 0.0378 0.0365 0.0370
October 0.0381 0.0376 0.0378
November 0.0383 0.0372 0.0379
December 0.0380 0.0372 0.0376