YEARLY HIGH
0.2246 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
0.2055 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2132 GTQ

2017 MUR to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 0.2246. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 15, dropping to 0.2055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0191 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2095 to the December average rate of 0.2175, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2246 was up 1.60% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2211, 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 1,123 GTQ
2016 Average 1,070 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 1,027 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 95.62 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2206
0.2066
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GTQ 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 0.2094, compared to 0.2169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0080 GTQ (High: 0.2246 / Low: 0.2166). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 GTQ (High: 0.2127 / Low: 0.2101).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2194) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+2.24%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2194
2016 Avg (August) 0.2146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2111 0.2074 0.2095
February 0.2112 0.2071 0.2087
March 0.2094 0.2055 0.2077
April 0.2117 0.2070 0.2086
May 0.2126 0.2072 0.2103
June 0.2127 0.2101 0.2113
July 0.2183 0.2112 0.2140
August 0.2246 0.2166 0.2194
September 0.2222 0.2158 0.2193
October 0.2173 0.2144 0.2161
November 0.2201 0.2125 0.2153
December 0.2197 0.2151 0.2175