2017 MUR to STD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2017.
2017 MUR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017
During 2017, the MUR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 656.8924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 602.4670.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 54.4254 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 643.1930 to the December average rate of 611.8955, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 656.8924 was up 0.31% compared to the 2016 peak of 654.8739, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MUR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.
MUR to STD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 642.2645, compared to 616.8920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.3725 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 28.2962 STD (High: 650.8834 / Low: 622.5872). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7060 STD (High: 618.2526 / Low: 609.5466).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 13.3284 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 647.2500) against the same month in 2016 (average: 619.3829), the exchange rate shifted by +27.8671 (+4.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 651.6855 | 636.9409 | 643.1930 |
| February | 655.1481 | 638.3405 | 648.1544 |
| March | 656.8924 | 641.5603 | 647.2500 |
| April | 655.0715 | 642.2291 | 649.8746 |
| May | 650.8834 | 622.5872 | 636.5462 |
| June | 632.3038 | 622.7411 | 628.5687 |
| July | 627.3546 | 618.5084 | 623.1992 |
| August | 631.4543 | 618.9162 | 626.2338 |
| September | 625.9215 | 611.3837 | 617.3000 |
| October | 618.2526 | 609.5466 | 612.3933 |
| November | 616.7666 | 602.4670 | 610.3301 |
| December | 617.1888 | 606.2240 | 611.8955 |