YEARLY HIGH
0.0766 WST
YEARLY LOW
0.0704 WST
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0733 WST

2017 MUR to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0766. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 0.0704.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0715 to the December average rate of 0.0753, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0766 was up 2.65% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0746, 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 383 WST
2016 Average 358 WST
Yearly Trough Low 352 WST
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.99 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0757
0.0709
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to WST 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 0.0723, compared to 0.0743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0036 WST (High: 0.0766 / Low: 0.0730). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 WST (High: 0.0718 / Low: 0.0704).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.0743) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0020 (+2.81%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.0743
2016 Avg (August) 0.0723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0723 0.0704 0.0715
February 0.0718 0.0704 0.0713
March 0.0729 0.0704 0.0719
April 0.0742 0.0721 0.0729
May 0.0750 0.0728 0.0736
June 0.0737 0.0720 0.0729
July 0.0747 0.0723 0.0732
August 0.0766 0.0730 0.0743
September 0.0760 0.0739 0.0748
October 0.0745 0.0731 0.0739
November 0.0762 0.0732 0.0745
December 0.0760 0.0745 0.0753