2017 MUR to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5418 EGP

YEARLY LOW

0.4432 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5170 EGP

2017 MUR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 0.5418. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.4432.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0986 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5192 to the December average rate of 0.5269, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.5418 was down 0.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5456, 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 2,709 EGP

2016 Average 1,410 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 2,216 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 492.95 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.5416

0.4723

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to EGP 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 0.5082, compared to 0.5258 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0176 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5258

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.0876 EGP (High: 0.5307 / Low: 0.4432). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 EGP (High: 0.5215 / Low: 0.5154).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0876

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0411 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0411

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.5358) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2527), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2831 (+112.01%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.5358

2016 Avg (August) 0.2527

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5313	0.4987	0.5192
February	0.5307	0.4432	0.4781
March	0.5192	0.4545	0.4982
April	0.5198	0.5070	0.5132
May	0.5244	0.5125	0.5189
June	0.5258	0.5176	0.5213
July	0.5366	0.5173	0.5252
August	0.5418	0.5305	0.5358
September	0.5366	0.5191	0.5297
October	0.5215	0.5154	0.5188
November	0.5299	0.5114	0.5184
December	0.5333	0.5232	0.5269