YEARLY HIGH
54.5056 MUR
YEARLY LOW
32.6185 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
38.0257 MUR

2017 LVL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LVL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 21, valuing the pair at 54.5056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 32.6185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.8871 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.0579 to the December average rate of 33.8061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -32.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 54.5056 was down 5.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 57.5925, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 272,528 MUR
2016 Average 281,031 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 163,093 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109,435.74 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

55.9412
31.0536
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 42.3074, compared to 33.7439 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.5635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.3074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.7439

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 19.0121 MUR (High: 54.4921 / Low: 35.4800). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4010 MUR (High: 34.2510 / Low: 33.8500).

February Spread (Volatile) ±19.0121
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4010

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 16.8116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.8116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 50.0579) against the same month in 2016 (average: 56.5713), the exchange rate shifted by -6.5134 (-11.51%).

2017 Avg (January) 50.0579
2016 Avg (January) 56.5713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 54.5056 35.6555 50.0579
February 54.4921 35.4800 43.2707
March 54.3806 53.1381 53.8672
April 53.6270 34.8245 37.0556
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