2017 MUR to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

18.0567 SOS

YEARLY LOW

15.8882 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.7924 SOS

2017 MUR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 29, valuing the pair at 18.0567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 15.8882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1685 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.1052 to the December average rate of 17.1570, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 18.0567 was up 2.72% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.5782, 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 90,283 SOS

2016 Average 83,549 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 79,441 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,842.52 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.6027

15.9691

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SOS 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 16.4116, compared to 17.1731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.4116

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.1731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.8466 SOS (High: 18.0567 / Low: 17.2101). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3153 SOS (High: 16.4120 / Low: 16.0967).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.8466

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3153

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 0.4018 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 17.4665) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.5811), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8854 (+5.34%).

2017 Avg (August) 17.4665

2016 Avg (August) 16.5811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.3045	15.8882	16.1052
February	16.4120	16.0967	16.2986
March	16.4930	16.1123	16.3260
April	16.6766	16.3541	16.4621
May	16.8998	16.3429	16.6015
June	16.8609	16.5429	16.6760
July	17.3208	16.6809	16.9426
August	18.0567	17.2101	17.4665
September	17.7837	17.0607	17.4389
October	17.3323	16.8837	17.0372
November	17.5237	16.7568	16.9965
December	17.5776	16.8211	17.1570