YEARLY HIGH
11.1981 NGN
YEARLY LOW
8.4190 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.6875 NGN

2017 MUR to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 11.1981. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 8.4190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7792 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.7268 to the December average rate of 10.6426, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.1981 was up 12.54% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.9502, 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 55,991 NGN
2016 Average 36,273 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 42,095 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,895.82 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.9821
8.5218
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to NGN 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 8.9452, compared to 10.4297 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.9452
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.4297

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 1.6514 NGN (High: 11.1981 / Low: 9.5468). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1688 NGN (High: 10.6306 / Low: 10.4618).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.6514
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1688

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2052 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 10.7771) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.1802), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5969 (+17.39%).

2017 Avg (August) 10.7771
2016 Avg (August) 9.1802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.8878 8.4190 8.7268
February 8.9471 8.6151 8.8748
March 8.9965 8.6501 8.8641
April 9.0909 8.7114 8.9465
May 9.3637 8.9270 9.0942
June 10.1290 9.0030 9.1651
July 10.2631 8.9109 9.2818
August 11.1981 9.5468 10.7771
September 10.9810 10.5366 10.7668
October 10.6306 10.4618 10.5617
November 10.7776 10.3931 10.5483
December 10.7540 10.5284 10.6426