YEARLY HIGH
0.3137 BWP
YEARLY LOW
0.2872 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2999 BWP

2017 MUR to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.3137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.2872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2951 to the December average rate of 0.3004, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.3137 was down 3.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.3246, 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 1,569 BWP
2016 Average 1,533 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 1,436 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.39 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.3102
0.2903
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to BWP 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 0.2952, compared to 0.3046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2952
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0171 BWP (High: 0.3094 / Low: 0.2922). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 BWP (High: 0.2965 / Low: 0.2921).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0171
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.3086) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+3.06%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.3086
2016 Avg (November) 0.2994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2979 0.2932 0.2951
February 0.2970 0.2918 0.2943
March 0.2992 0.2872 0.2919
April 0.3027 0.2942 0.2987
May 0.3053 0.2936 0.2975
June 0.2965 0.2921 0.2939
July 0.3034 0.2950 0.3000
August 0.3116 0.3038 0.3082
September 0.3090 0.3021 0.3051
October 0.3117 0.3019 0.3052
November 0.3137 0.3056 0.3086
December 0.3094 0.2922 0.3004