YEARLY HIGH
0.0991 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0855 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0926 BRL

2017 MUR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.0991. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.0855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0136 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0891 to the December average rate of 0.0975, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0991 was down 13.47% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1145, 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 496 BRL
2016 Average 491 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 427 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68.10 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0986
0.0864
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BRL 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 0.0901, compared to 0.0950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0049 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0901
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0089 BRL (High: 0.0972 / Low: 0.0883). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BRL (High: 0.0961 / Low: 0.0936).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.0975) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+4.44%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.0975
2016 Avg (December) 0.0934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0913 0.0879 0.0891
February 0.0882 0.0855 0.0874
March 0.0899 0.0868 0.0882
April 0.0912 0.0877 0.0892
May 0.0972 0.0883 0.0920
June 0.0961 0.0936 0.0949
July 0.0960 0.0914 0.0939
August 0.0970 0.0943 0.0952
September 0.0963 0.0931 0.0940
October 0.0972 0.0925 0.0938
November 0.0976 0.0945 0.0958
December 0.0991 0.0958 0.0975