YEARLY HIGH
5.4866 DJF
YEARLY LOW
4.9198 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1846 DJF

2017 MUR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 5.4866. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 4.9198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5668 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9810 to the December average rate of 5.2879, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.4866 was up 7.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.1131, 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 27,433 DJF
2016 Average 25,013 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 24,599 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,834.02 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.4301
4.9402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to DJF 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 5.0712, compared to 5.2980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2268 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0712
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.2980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.1799 DJF (High: 5.3537 / Low: 5.1738). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0460 DJF (High: 5.0488 / Low: 5.0027).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1799
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0460

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 0.1073 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 5.3893) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.0500), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3392 (+6.72%).

2017 Avg (August) 5.3893
2016 Avg (August) 5.0500

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0350 4.9198 4.9810
February 5.0488 5.0027 5.0366
March 5.0959 5.0287 5.0529
April 5.1335 5.0464 5.0782
May 5.1748 5.0759 5.1305
June 5.1867 5.1234 5.1479
July 5.3537 5.1738 5.2394
August 5.4866 5.3148 5.3893
September 5.4375 5.2669 5.3655
October 5.2812 5.2194 5.2581
November 5.3359 5.1869 5.2480
December 5.3390 5.2370 5.2879