YEARLY HIGH
1.9880 MUR
YEARLY LOW
1.7669 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8729 MUR

2017 MDL to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MDL to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 1.9880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 1.7669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2211 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7885 to the December average rate of 1.9679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9880 was up 9.33% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.8184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,940 MUR
2016 Average 8,932 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 8,835 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,105.34 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9866
1.7627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 1.8299, compared to 1.9159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8299
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.1123 MUR (High: 1.9200 / Low: 1.8077). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 MUR (High: 1.9140 / Low: 1.9000).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1123
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0299 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0299

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.9679) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.7860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1820 (+10.19%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.9679
2016 Avg (December) 1.7860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8056 1.7801 1.7885
February 1.7937 1.7669 1.7814
March 1.8186 1.7732 1.7991
April 1.8458 1.8046 1.8226
May 1.9200 1.8077 1.8802
June 1.9140 1.9000 1.9077
July 1.9079 1.8429 1.8841
August 1.8768 1.8257 1.8542
September 1.9335 1.8467 1.8858
October 1.9803 1.9250 1.9533
November 1.9776 1.9201 1.9502
December 1.9880 1.9463 1.9679