2017 MUR to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.1688 CDF

YEARLY LOW

31.9272 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

42.3435 CDF

2017 MUR to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 50.1688. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 31.9272.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.2416 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.8403 to the December average rate of 46.6757, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 50.1688 was up 50.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 33.2406, 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 250,844 CDF

2016 Average 136,269 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 159,636 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 91,208.18 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

49.4985

32.4168

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CDF 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 38.1275, compared to 46.5595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.1275

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.5595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 5.4687 CDF (High: 48.5820 / Low: 43.1133). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8243 CDF (High: 46.4559 / Low: 45.6316).

July Spread (Volatile) ±5.4687

October Spread (Stable) ±0.8243

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.2498 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2498

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 48.0750) against the same month in 2016 (average: 27.8093), the exchange rate shifted by +20.2657 (+72.87%).

2017 Avg (August) 48.0750

2016 Avg (August) 27.8093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.5452	31.9272	33.8403
February	36.9467	35.0047	35.8315
March	38.4846	36.8193	37.5617
April	40.3557	38.2332	39.1086
May	41.1237	39.8932	40.5658
June	43.1422	41.1403	41.8569
July	48.5820	43.1133	45.5947
August	50.1688	46.3982	48.0750
September	47.3622	46.0859	46.8252
October	46.4559	45.6316	46.0843
November	46.7129	45.2957	46.1021
December	47.5715	45.7331	46.6757