YEARLY HIGH
25.2360 MUR
YEARLY LOW
23.7865 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.7711 MUR

2017 LYD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the LYD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 7, valuing the pair at 25.2360. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 23.7865.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4495 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.0775 to the December average rate of 24.7650, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 25.2360 was down 6.23% compared to the 2016 peak of 26.9132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 126,180 MUR
2016 Average 128,624 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 118,933 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,247.42 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

25.1620
24.1487
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 24.8940, compared to 24.6483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2457 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.8940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.7522 MUR (High: 24.5387 / Low: 23.7865). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2628 MUR (High: 24.9644 / Low: 24.7017).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7522
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2628

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 0.4205 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4205

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 24.9470) against the same month in 2016 (average: 25.3434), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3964 (-1.56%).

2017 Avg (November) 24.9470
2016 Avg (November) 25.3434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.2222 24.8846 25.0775
February 25.1830 24.6936 24.9229
March 24.9644 24.7017 24.8390
April 25.0383 24.5823 24.8063
May 25.1666 24.4708 24.8305
June 25.0018 24.6483 24.8875
July 24.9485 24.3302 24.6537
August 24.5387 23.7865 24.2332
September 24.7808 24.1252 24.4497
October 25.0856 24.6608 24.8411
November 25.2360 24.5266 24.9470
December 25.1418 24.5434 24.7650