YEARLY HIGH
0.0525 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.0485 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0503 BAM

2017 MUR to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.0525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.0485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0040 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0513 to the December average rate of 0.0489, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0525 was up 0.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0523, 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 262 BAM
2016 Average 249 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 242 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19.97 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0522
0.0486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BAM 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 0.0512, compared to 0.0493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0512
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0023 BAM (High: 0.0520 / Low: 0.0497). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 BAM (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0486).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0023
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 0.0517) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+4.68%).

2017 Avg (March) 0.0517
2016 Avg (March) 0.0494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0522 0.0507 0.0513
February 0.0522 0.0509 0.0517
March 0.0525 0.0512 0.0517
April 0.0524 0.0511 0.0519
May 0.0520 0.0497 0.0507
June 0.0505 0.0495 0.0502
July 0.0500 0.0492 0.0497
August 0.0504 0.0495 0.0500
September 0.0499 0.0488 0.0493
October 0.0493 0.0486 0.0489
November 0.0492 0.0485 0.0489
December 0.0492 0.0485 0.0489