YEARLY HIGH
0.2399 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.2147 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2260 HKD

2017 MUR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.2399. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0252 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2162 to the December average rate of 0.2311, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2399 was up 7.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2235, 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 1,199 HKD
2016 Average 1,093 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 1,073 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.03 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2381
0.2142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to HKD 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 0.2204, compared to 0.2315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2204
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0081 HKD (High: 0.2380 / Low: 0.2299). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 HKD (High: 0.2191 / Low: 0.2169).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2361) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2208), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+6.92%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2361
2016 Avg (August) 0.2208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2183 0.2147 0.2162
February 0.2191 0.2169 0.2184
March 0.2212 0.2183 0.2193
April 0.2234 0.2192 0.2208
May 0.2253 0.2212 0.2234
June 0.2265 0.2237 0.2245
July 0.2342 0.2263 0.2289
August 0.2399 0.2337 0.2361
September 0.2380 0.2299 0.2346
October 0.2307 0.2277 0.2295
November 0.2329 0.2262 0.2290
December 0.2336 0.2284 0.2311