YEARLY HIGH
36.0665 MUR
YEARLY LOW
10.8161 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
29.7861 MUR

2017 LTL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LTL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 36.0665. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 10.8161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.2504 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.6427 to the December average rate of 33.8061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 103.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 36.0665 was up 205.58% compared to the 2016 peak of 11.8028, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 180,333 MUR
2016 Average 57,557 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 54,080 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126,252.01 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

37.2513
8.5747
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 25.8282, compared to 33.7439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.8282
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.7439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 25.1553 MUR (High: 36.0665 / Low: 10.9112). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2529 MUR (High: 11.0690 / Low: 10.8161).

January Spread (Volatile) ±25.1553
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2529

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 14.0179 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 16.6427) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.5947), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0480 (+43.54%).

2017 Avg (January) 16.6427
2016 Avg (January) 11.5947

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.0665 10.9112 16.6427
February 35.7745 10.8488 24.9823
March 11.0690 10.8161 10.9645
April 35.4490 10.9035 32.7862
May 35.2190 34.5485 34.8616
June 34.8735 34.4673 34.7318
July 34.5145 33.3545 34.1158
August 33.4810 32.6185 33.1275
September 33.9800 32.8770 33.3176
October 34.2510 33.8500 34.0128
November 34.5040 33.5035 34.0837
December 34.1740 33.4465 33.8061