YEARLY HIGH
34.6258 KRW
YEARLY LOW
31.5057 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
32.7724 KRW

2017 MUR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 34.6258. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 20, dropping to 31.5057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1201 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.9412 to the December average rate of 32.0416, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 34.6258 was down 0.22% compared to the 2016 peak of 34.7025, 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 173,129 KRW
2016 Average 163,371 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 157,528 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,600.67 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

34.3703
31.8129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to KRW 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 32.3579, compared to 33.1870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.3579
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.1870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 1.1933 KRW (High: 32.9686 / Low: 31.7752). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6811 KRW (High: 32.4351 / Low: 31.7540).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1933
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6811

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.9687 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 34.1572) against the same month in 2016 (average: 31.6421), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5151 (+7.95%).

2017 Avg (August) 34.1572
2016 Avg (August) 31.6421

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.5430 32.3605 32.9412
February 32.4775 31.7237 32.1466
March 32.6677 31.5057 32.0260
April 32.6779 31.7211 32.1938
May 32.9686 31.7752 32.2896
June 33.2271 32.2052 32.5499
July 33.6119 32.8407 33.2281
August 34.6258 33.7481 34.1572
September 34.4457 33.7081 34.0139
October 33.7208 32.6837 33.3249
November 32.6562 31.8691 32.3561
December 32.4351 31.7540 32.0416