YEARLY HIGH
41.9857 MMK
YEARLY LOW
37.3604 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.4746 MMK

2017 MUR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 41.9857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 37.3604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6253 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 37.8222 to the December average rate of 40.1807, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 41.9857 was up 9.11% compared to the 2016 peak of 38.4813, 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 209,928 MMK
2016 Average 173,878 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 186,802 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,126.66 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

41.3751
37.4992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MMK 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 38.6469, compared to 40.3023 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 38.6469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 40.3023

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 1.6094 MMK (High: 40.9022 / Low: 39.2928). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7862 MMK (High: 39.6837 / Low: 38.8975).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.6094
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7862

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8177 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 41.0521) against the same month in 2016 (average: 33.9682), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0839 (+20.85%).

2017 Avg (August) 41.0521
2016 Avg (August) 33.9682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.4588 37.3604 37.8222
February 38.7902 38.0033 38.5285
March 39.0053 38.0551 38.5910
April 39.3031 38.1967 38.6259
May 39.6418 38.3216 39.1013
June 39.6837 38.8975 39.2123
July 40.9022 39.2928 39.9378
August 41.9857 40.4492 41.0521
September 41.4200 40.3000 40.8538
October 40.4762 39.4671 40.0361
November 40.7684 39.1904 39.7532
December 40.7849 39.4978 40.1807