2017 MUR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.7518 LRD

YEARLY LOW

2.5260 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.0352 LRD

2017 MUR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 3.7518. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.5260.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2259 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6102 to the December average rate of 3.7123, the exchange rate registered a net change of 42.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.7518 was up 38.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.7160, 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 18,759 LRD

2016 Average 12,576 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 12,630 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,129.30 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.8225

2.5000

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LRD 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 2.6662, compared to 3.4043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6662

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.8024 LRD (High: 3.5282 / Low: 2.7258). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0367 LRD (High: 2.6777 / Low: 2.6410).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8024

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0296 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 3.7123) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.5588), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1535 (+45.08%).

2017 Avg (December) 3.7123

2016 Avg (December) 2.5588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6675	2.5260	2.6102
February	2.6777	2.6410	2.6524
March	2.7051	2.6291	2.6539
April	2.7017	2.6516	2.6757
May	2.7293	2.6606	2.7005
June	2.7253	2.6666	2.7043
July	2.7826	2.6637	2.7183
August	3.5282	2.7258	3.3919
September	3.5574	3.4627	3.5090
October	3.5138	3.4538	3.4794
November	3.7288	3.4644	3.6151
December	3.7518	3.6720	3.7123