YEARLY HIGH
0.1310 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.1195 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1246 MYR

2017 MUR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.1310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.1195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0115 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1243 to the December average rate of 0.1206, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1310 was up 4.99% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1247, 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 655 MYR
2016 Average 583 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 597 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57.39 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1302
0.1197
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to MYR 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 0.1245, compared to 0.1248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0052 MYR (High: 0.1294 / Low: 0.1243). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 MYR (High: 0.1258 / Low: 0.1250).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1293) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1146), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0147 (+12.82%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1293
2016 Avg (August) 0.1146

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1248 0.1238 0.1243
February 0.1258 0.1244 0.1251
March 0.1258 0.1250 0.1254
April 0.1260 0.1242 0.1251
May 0.1255 0.1228 0.1238
June 0.1246 0.1225 0.1232
July 0.1284 0.1245 0.1258
August 0.1310 0.1282 0.1293
September 0.1294 0.1243 0.1265
October 0.1251 0.1236 0.1243
November 0.1236 0.1209 0.1223
December 0.1221 0.1195 0.1206