YEARLY HIGH
0.1012 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0889 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0959 MUR

2017 MRO to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MRO to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.1012. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.0889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0123 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1000 to the December average rate of 0.0951, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1012 was down 13.50% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1169, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 506 MUR
2016 Average 506 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 445 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 61.26 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1009
0.0902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0981, compared to 0.0937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0981
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0041 MUR (High: 0.0960 / Low: 0.0919). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 MUR (High: 0.0971 / Low: 0.0956).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.1000) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1079), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0079 (-7.30%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.1000
2016 Avg (January) 0.1079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1012 0.0992 0.1000
February 0.1000 0.0983 0.0989
March 0.0998 0.0975 0.0986
April 0.0990 0.0964 0.0978
May 0.0982 0.0959 0.0969
June 0.0971 0.0956 0.0964
July 0.0960 0.0919 0.0944
August 0.0921 0.0889 0.0911
September 0.0930 0.0900 0.0912
October 0.0965 0.0927 0.0942
November 0.0973 0.0940 0.0960
December 0.0962 0.0941 0.0951