YEARLY HIGH
0.0307 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0277 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0290 USD

2017 MUR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0030 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0279 to the December average rate of 0.0296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0307 was up 6.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0288, 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 153 USD
2016 Average 141 USD
Yearly Trough Low 138 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.88 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0304
0.0276
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to USD 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 0.0284, compared to 0.0296 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0284
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0296

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 USD (High: 0.0300 / Low: 0.0290). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 USD (High: 0.0282 / Low: 0.0280).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0302) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0285), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+6.03%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0302
2016 Avg (August) 0.0285

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0281 0.0277 0.0279
February 0.0282 0.0280 0.0282
March 0.0285 0.0281 0.0282
April 0.0287 0.0282 0.0284
May 0.0289 0.0284 0.0287
June 0.0290 0.0287 0.0288
July 0.0300 0.0290 0.0293
August 0.0307 0.0299 0.0302
September 0.0304 0.0294 0.0300
October 0.0295 0.0292 0.0294
November 0.0298 0.0290 0.0293
December 0.0299 0.0293 0.0296