2017 MUR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9616 BTN

YEARLY LOW

1.7538 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8866 BTN

2017 MUR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1.9616. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 16, dropping to 1.7538.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2078 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8977 to the December average rate of 1.9005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.9616 was up 1.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.9308, 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 9,808 BTN

2016 Average 9,456 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 8,769 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,038.81 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.9427

1.8232

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BTN 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 1.8641, compared to 1.9091 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0450 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8641

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9091

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.2078 BTN (High: 1.9616 / Low: 1.7538). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0266 BTN (High: 1.8737 / Low: 1.8472).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2078

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0266

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0293 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.9148) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+0.49%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.9148

2016 Avg (August) 1.9055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9127	1.8829	1.8977
February	1.9137	1.8703	1.8879
March	1.8827	1.8383	1.8625
April	1.8464	1.8194	1.8332
May	1.8603	1.8232	1.8480
June	1.8737	1.8472	1.8554
July	1.9231	1.8740	1.8899
August	1.9616	1.7538	1.9148
September	1.9499	1.9181	1.9328
October	1.9310	1.8941	1.9138
November	1.9291	1.8817	1.9025
December	1.9264	1.8757	1.9005