YEARLY HIGH
231.5686 SLL
YEARLY LOW
151.5775 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
216.8742 SLL

2017 MUR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 231.5686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 151.5775.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 79.9911 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 192.3218 to the December average rate of 226.2031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 231.5686 was up 44.13% compared to the 2016 peak of 160.6669, 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 1,157,843 SLL
2016 Average 678,911 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 757,887 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 399,955.71 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

230.7332
188.8298
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SLL 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 208.9567, compared to 224.7917 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.8350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 208.9567
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 224.7917

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was January, with a trading range of 57.5600 SLL (High: 209.1374 / Low: 151.5775). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5773 SLL (High: 217.2389 / Low: 214.6615).

January Spread (Volatile) ±57.5600
June Spread (Stable) ±2.5773

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 1.9905 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 227.2413) against the same month in 2016 (average: 158.2607), the exchange rate shifted by +68.9806 (+43.59%).

2017 Avg (August) 227.2413
2016 Avg (August) 158.2607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 209.1374 151.5775 192.3218
February 210.1714 206.4438 208.4846
March 212.8387 204.3069 210.0447
April 214.6514 210.8672 212.3218
May 216.5748 211.6657 214.4499
June 217.2389 214.6615 216.1176
July 225.6067 216.2135 219.9525
August 231.5686 223.9852 227.2413
September 229.2586 223.3758 226.5959
October 225.9568 223.1563 224.6054
November 227.5808 221.5201 224.1522
December 228.7426 224.1550 226.2031