YEARLY HIGH
0.0268 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0238 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0253 MUR

2017 MMK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MMK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.0238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0264 to the December average rate of 0.0249, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0268 was down 11.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0303, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 134 MUR
2016 Average 144 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 119 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.74 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0266
0.0242
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.0259, compared to 0.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 MUR (High: 0.0254 / Low: 0.0244). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MUR (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0252).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0264) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0278), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-4.73%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0264
2016 Avg (January) 0.0278

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0268 0.0260 0.0264
February 0.0263 0.0258 0.0260
March 0.0263 0.0256 0.0259
April 0.0262 0.0254 0.0259
May 0.0261 0.0252 0.0256
June 0.0257 0.0252 0.0255
July 0.0254 0.0244 0.0250
August 0.0247 0.0238 0.0244
September 0.0248 0.0241 0.0245
October 0.0253 0.0247 0.0250
November 0.0255 0.0245 0.0252
December 0.0253 0.0245 0.0249