YEARLY HIGH
17.6080 XAF
YEARLY LOW
16.2159 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8609 XAF

2017 MUR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 17.6080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 16.2159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3921 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2205 to the December average rate of 16.3858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.6080 was up 0.42% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.5346, 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 88,040 XAF
2016 Average 83,565 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 81,080 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,960.34 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.4984
16.2847
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XAF 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 17.1975, compared to 16.5243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.1975
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.7155 XAF (High: 17.3889 / Low: 16.6734). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2453 XAF (High: 16.7618 / Low: 16.5165).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7155
July Spread (Stable) ±0.2453

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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 0.3712 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3712

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 17.3437) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.5697), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7740 (+4.67%).

2017 Avg (March) 17.3437
2016 Avg (March) 16.5697

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4821 17.0463 17.2205
February 17.5230 17.1003 17.3644
March 17.6080 17.1734 17.3437
April 17.5414 17.1719 17.3973
May 17.3889 16.6734 17.0261
June 16.9374 16.6407 16.8330
July 16.7618 16.5165 16.6815
August 16.9124 16.5512 16.7527
September 16.7521 16.3395 16.5262
October 16.6508 16.2474 16.4116
November 16.5234 16.2649 16.3880
December 16.5195 16.2159 16.3858