YEARLY HIGH
1.4495 DOP
YEARLY LOW
1.2783 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3726 DOP

2017 MUR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 1.4495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 1.2783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1712 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2965 to the December average rate of 1.4293, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4495 was up 9.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.3249, 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 7,247 DOP
2016 Average 6,470 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 6,391 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 855.96 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4425
1.2832
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to DOP 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 1.3336, compared to 1.4117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3336
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0554 DOP (High: 1.4466 / Low: 1.3912). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0184 DOP (High: 1.3691 / Low: 1.3508).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0554
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0184

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 0.0211 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0211

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 1.4243) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.3098), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1145 (+8.74%).

2017 Avg (August) 1.4243
2016 Avg (August) 1.3098

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3103 1.2783 1.2965
February 1.3308 1.3029 1.3186
March 1.3458 1.3118 1.3300
April 1.3623 1.3264 1.3412
May 1.3683 1.3352 1.3553
June 1.3691 1.3508 1.3602
July 1.4154 1.3654 1.3850
August 1.4495 1.4053 1.4243
September 1.4466 1.3912 1.4220
October 1.4171 1.3856 1.4009
November 1.4409 1.3896 1.4085
December 1.4464 1.4037 1.4293