YEARLY HIGH
0.1150 SAR
YEARLY LOW
0.1038 SAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1088 SAR

2017 MUR to SAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to SAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.1150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 SAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1045 to the December average rate of 0.1109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.1150 was up 6.40% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.1081, 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 575 SAR
2016 Average 528 SAR
Yearly Trough Low 519 SAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.92 SAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.1141
0.1037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SAR 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 0.1064, compared to 0.1112 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1112

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0038 SAR (High: 0.1124 / Low: 0.1087). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SAR (High: 0.1058 / Low: 0.1048).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.1132) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.1068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+6.03%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.1132
2016 Avg (August) 0.1068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1055 0.1038 0.1045
February 0.1058 0.1048 0.1056
March 0.1068 0.1054 0.1059
April 0.1077 0.1058 0.1065
May 0.1086 0.1065 0.1076
June 0.1088 0.1075 0.1080
July 0.1124 0.1087 0.1099
August 0.1150 0.1120 0.1132
September 0.1141 0.1104 0.1126
October 0.1108 0.1095 0.1103
November 0.1119 0.1087 0.1100
December 0.1121 0.1098 0.1109