YEARLY HIGH
2.1054 KGS
YEARLY LOW
1.6758 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9940 KGS

2017 MUR to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 2.1054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 1.6758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4296 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9329 to the December average rate of 2.0594, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.1054 was down 0.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.1263, 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 10,527 KGS
2016 Average 9,843 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 8,379 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,147.77 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.0722
1.9193
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KGS 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 1.9472, compared to 2.0407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.4296 KGS (High: 2.1054 / Low: 1.6758). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0176 KGS (High: 1.9595 / Low: 1.9419).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4296
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0176

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 0.0434 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 2.0540) against the same month in 2016 (average: 1.9533), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1008 (+5.16%).

2017 Avg (August) 2.0540
2016 Avg (August) 1.9533

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9490 1.9147 1.9329
February 1.9565 1.9354 1.9494
March 1.9595 1.9419 1.9515
April 1.9501 1.9156 1.9320
May 1.9573 1.9259 1.9448
June 2.0053 1.9601 1.9723
July 2.0578 2.0076 2.0275
August 2.1054 1.6758 2.0540
September 2.0834 2.0183 2.0575
October 2.0246 2.0020 2.0141
November 2.0801 1.9955 2.0318
December 2.0817 2.0406 2.0594