YEARLY HIGH
0.2280 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2057 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2171 SRD

2017 MUR to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.2280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0223 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2081 to the December average rate of 0.2205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2280 was up 3.81% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2197, 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 1,140 SRD
2016 Average 864 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,029 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 111.49 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2262
0.2065
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SRD 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 0.2134, compared to 0.2208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2208

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.0073 SRD (High: 0.2262 / Low: 0.2189). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 SRD (High: 0.2175 / Low: 0.2156).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2246) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2046), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0200 (+9.75%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2246
2016 Avg (August) 0.2046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2113 0.2057 0.2081
February 0.2129 0.2109 0.2122
March 0.2149 0.2121 0.2131
April 0.2167 0.2123 0.2143
May 0.2182 0.2140 0.2162
June 0.2175 0.2156 0.2164
July 0.2236 0.2172 0.2192
August 0.2280 0.2222 0.2246
September 0.2262 0.2189 0.2233
October 0.2200 0.2175 0.2189
November 0.2223 0.2159 0.2185
December 0.2230 0.2182 0.2205