YEARLY HIGH
15.7886 SYP
YEARLY LOW
5.9046 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.7164 SYP

2017 MUR to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 15.7886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 5.9046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.8840 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9653 to the December average rate of 15.2339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 155.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 15.7886 was up 151.75% compared to the 2016 peak of 6.2715, 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 78,943 SYP
2016 Average 30,547 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 29,523 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49,420.03 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

16.4088
5.0159
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to SYP 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 6.0767, compared to 13.3561 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.0767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.3561

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 9.3119 SYP (High: 15.7886 / Low: 6.4767). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0580 SYP (High: 6.0494 / Low: 5.9914).

August Spread (Volatile) ±9.3119
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0580

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3181 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3181

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 12.9055) against the same month in 2016 (average: 6.1195), the exchange rate shifted by +6.7860 (+110.89%).

2017 Avg (August) 12.9055
2016 Avg (August) 6.1195

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0301 5.9046 5.9653
February 6.0494 5.9914 6.0342
March 6.1026 6.0275 6.0536
April 6.1550 6.0466 6.0864
May 6.2071 6.0856 6.1490
June 6.2186 6.1463 6.1714
July 6.4376 6.2105 6.2860
August 15.7886 6.4767 12.9055
September 15.6637 15.1545 15.4594
October 15.2148 15.0358 15.1413
November 15.3699 14.9255 15.1106
December 15.3980 15.0691 15.2339