YEARLY HIGH
3.2709 ISK
YEARLY LOW
2.8107 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0912 ISK

2017 MUR to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 3.2709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 2.8107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4603 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1847 to the December average rate of 3.1000, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2709 was down 10.17% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.6413, 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 16,355 ISK
2016 Average 16,998 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 14,053 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,301.39 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.2244
2.8760
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to ISK 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 3.0656, compared to 3.1168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0512 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0656
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2342 ISK (High: 3.2435 / Low: 3.0093). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0879 ISK (High: 3.1463 / Low: 3.0584).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2342
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0879

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1848 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 3.1847) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.6033), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4186 (-11.62%).

2017 Avg (January) 3.1847
2016 Avg (January) 3.6033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2709 3.1297 3.1847
February 3.2435 3.0093 3.1374
March 3.2240 3.0001 3.0846
April 3.2361 3.0380 3.1334
May 3.0678 2.8464 2.9486
June 3.0253 2.8107 2.9050
July 3.1407 2.9541 3.0565
August 3.2651 3.1530 3.1954
September 3.2339 3.1183 3.1925
October 3.1463 3.0584 3.1012
November 3.1034 3.0117 3.0550
December 3.1519 3.0406 3.1000