YEARLY HIGH
0.4259 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.3533 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3860 LSL

2017 MUR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 0.4259. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.3533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0726 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3773 to the December average rate of 0.3889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4259 was down 8.79% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4669, 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 2,129 LSL
2016 Average 2,069 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,766 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 362.85 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4189
0.3596
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to LSL 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 0.3745, compared to 0.3974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.0452 LSL (High: 0.4111 / Low: 0.3659). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 LSL (High: 0.3822 / Low: 0.3718).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0452
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2017: 0.4140) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0231 (+5.92%).

2017 Avg (November) 0.4140
2016 Avg (November) 0.3908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3822 0.3718 0.3773
February 0.3793 0.3644 0.3720
March 0.3813 0.3533 0.3645
April 0.3948 0.3697 0.3825
May 0.3945 0.3703 0.3800
June 0.3783 0.3647 0.3709
July 0.3914 0.3753 0.3846
August 0.4092 0.3930 0.3996
September 0.4028 0.3876 0.3947
October 0.4191 0.3927 0.4027
November 0.4259 0.4047 0.4140
December 0.4111 0.3659 0.3889