YEARLY HIGH
0.5709 ARS
YEARLY LOW
0.4276 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4805 ARS

2017 MUR to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.5709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 17, dropping to 0.4276.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1433 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4428 to the December average rate of 0.5245, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5709 was up 27.97% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4461, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,855 ARS
2016 Average 2,078 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 2,138 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 716.52 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5350
0.4266
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ARS 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 0.4449, compared to 0.5162 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0713 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5162

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0646 ARS (High: 0.5709 / Low: 0.5063). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 ARS (High: 0.4476 / Low: 0.4384).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0646
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0087 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0087

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.5245) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4408), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0837 (+18.99%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.5245
2016 Avg (December) 0.4408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4476 0.4384 0.4428
February 0.4449 0.4295 0.4384
March 0.4442 0.4305 0.4383
April 0.4423 0.4276 0.4356
May 0.4647 0.4365 0.4506
June 0.4823 0.4573 0.4635
July 0.5320 0.4776 0.5034
August 0.5362 0.5123 0.5259
September 0.5265 0.5079 0.5173
October 0.5216 0.5101 0.5131
November 0.5185 0.5083 0.5130
December 0.5709 0.5063 0.5245