YEARLY HIGH
6.3759 GYD
YEARLY LOW
5.7024 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.0141 GYD

2017 MUR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 6.3759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 5.7024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6735 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7813 to the December average rate of 6.1200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 6.3759 was up 7.52% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.9302, 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 31,880 GYD
2016 Average 28,984 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 28,512 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,367.38 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

6.3048
5.7338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to GYD 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 5.8821, compared to 6.1460 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2639 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.1460

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.2574 GYD (High: 6.3371 / Low: 6.0797). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0959 GYD (High: 6.0239 / Low: 5.9280).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2574
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0959

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 0.1403 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1403

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 6.2573) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8574), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3999 (+6.83%).

2017 Avg (August) 6.2573
2016 Avg (August) 5.8574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.8672 5.7024 5.7813
February 5.8853 5.7639 5.8352
March 5.9313 5.8030 5.8616
April 5.9927 5.8172 5.8971
May 6.0202 5.8243 5.9394
June 6.0239 5.9280 5.9780
July 6.2202 5.9630 6.0743
August 6.3759 6.1443 6.2573
September 6.3371 6.0797 6.2394
October 6.1465 6.0284 6.0991
November 6.2082 6.0170 6.0862
December 6.2105 6.0287 6.1200