YEARLY HIGH
1.4223 GMD
YEARLY LOW
1.1863 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3290 GMD

2017 MUR to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.4223. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 1.1863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2359 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2136 to the December average rate of 1.4059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 1.4223 was up 15.19% compared to the 2016 peak of 1.2347, 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 7,111 GMD
2016 Average 5,912 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 5,932 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,179.66 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

1.4251
1.1944
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GMD 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 1.2751, compared to 1.3830 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2751
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3830

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0613 GMD (High: 1.4148 / Low: 1.3535). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0216 GMD (High: 1.3363 / Low: 1.3148).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0613
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0216

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 0.0039 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0039

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 1.4059) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.1914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2145 (+18.01%).

2017 Avg (December) 1.4059
2016 Avg (December) 1.1914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2283 1.1863 1.2136
February 1.2571 1.2301 1.2434
March 1.2869 1.2524 1.2634
April 1.2994 1.2708 1.2841
May 1.3358 1.3072 1.3224
June 1.3363 1.3148 1.3238
July 1.3791 1.3335 1.3492
August 1.4148 1.3535 1.3860
September 1.4019 1.3567 1.3821
October 1.4038 1.3503 1.3840
November 1.4160 1.3694 1.3905
December 1.4223 1.3899 1.4059