YEARLY HIGH
3.1587 NPR
YEARLY LOW
2.9081 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0197 NPR

2017 MUR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 3.1587. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 2.9081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2506 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0355 to the December average rate of 3.0404, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.1587 was up 2.35% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.0861, 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 15,793 NPR
2016 Average 15,127 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 14,540 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,253.08 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.1139
2.9179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to NPR 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 2.9809, compared to 3.0585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0776 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.1005 NPR (High: 3.1587 / Low: 3.0582). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0400 NPR (High: 2.9943 / Low: 2.9543).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1005
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0400

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0421 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 3.0886) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.0476), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0410 (+1.35%).

2017 Avg (August) 3.0886
2016 Avg (August) 3.0476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0719 3.0102 3.0355
February 3.0511 2.9816 3.0182
March 3.0135 2.9386 2.9763
April 2.9661 2.9094 2.9343
May 2.9947 2.9081 2.9557
June 2.9943 2.9543 2.9655
July 3.0760 2.9855 3.0195
August 3.1587 3.0582 3.0886
September 3.1322 3.0696 3.0976
October 3.0953 3.0238 3.0614
November 3.0859 3.0112 3.0436
December 3.0825 3.0006 3.0404