YEARLY HIGH
17.7621 CRC
YEARLY LOW
15.1744 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4140 CRC

2017 MUR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 17.7621. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 15.1744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5877 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3628 to the December average rate of 16.7421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.7621 was up 12.43% compared to the 2016 peak of 15.7988, 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 88,811 CRC
2016 Average 76,513 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 75,872 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,938.48 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.5939
15.1600
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to CRC 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 15.8824, compared to 16.9457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0633 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.8824
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.9457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.1758 CRC (High: 17.0633 / Low: 15.8875). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1888 CRC (High: 16.4613 / Low: 16.2725).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1758
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1888

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 0.5126 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5126

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 17.3910) against the same month in 2016 (average: 15.6339), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7571 (+11.24%).

2017 Avg (August) 17.3910
2016 Avg (August) 15.6339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.5433 15.1744 15.3628
February 15.8820 15.5072 15.6632
March 15.8516 15.5700 15.7525
April 16.0986 15.7339 15.8414
May 17.0633 15.8875 16.3186
June 16.4613 16.2725 16.3557
July 17.1787 16.4031 16.7488
August 17.7621 17.2151 17.3910
September 17.6243 16.8405 17.3174
October 16.9514 16.6431 16.8048
November 16.9280 16.4721 16.6702
December 16.9179 16.5407 16.7421