2017 MUR to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |