2017 MUR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2151 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.1908 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2012 BOB

2017 MUR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.2151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0243 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1929 to the December average rate of 0.2045, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2151 was up 7.91% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1993, 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 1,075 BOB

2016 Average 971 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 954 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 121.31 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2119

0.1911

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BOB 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 0.1965, compared to 0.2058 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0093 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1965

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2058

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0084 BOB (High: 0.2088 / Low: 0.2004). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BOB (High: 0.2013 / Low: 0.1986).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0084

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2102) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0132 (+6.69%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2102

2016 Avg (August) 0.1970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1947	0.1908	0.1929
February	0.1959	0.1930	0.1948
March	0.1975	0.1931	0.1956
April	0.2004	0.1947	0.1970
May	0.2019	0.1963	0.1992
June	0.2013	0.1986	0.1998
July	0.2088	0.2004	0.2038
August	0.2151	0.2071	0.2102
September	0.2125	0.2054	0.2096
October	0.2057	0.2020	0.2033
November	0.2086	0.2004	0.2037
December	0.2065	0.2007	0.2045