YEARLY HIGH
17.6194 XOF
YEARLY LOW
16.2159 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.8726 XOF

2017 MUR to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 17.6194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 16.2159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4035 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2484 to the December average rate of 16.3858, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 17.6194 was up 0.70% compared to the 2016 peak of 17.4973, 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 88,097 XOF
2016 Average 83,826 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 81,080 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,017.26 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

17.5051
16.2841
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XOF 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 17.2181, compared to 16.5271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6910 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.2181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.6686 XOF (High: 17.3657 / Low: 16.6971). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2486 XOF (High: 16.9351 / Low: 16.6864).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6686
June Spread (Stable) ±0.2486

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 0.3679 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3679

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 17.3940) against the same month in 2016 (average: 16.6434), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7507 (+4.51%).

2017 Avg (February) 17.3940
2016 Avg (February) 16.6434

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.4424 17.0650 17.2484
February 17.6194 17.1355 17.3940
March 17.5982 17.2104 17.3805
April 17.5120 17.2063 17.4033
May 17.3657 16.6971 17.0354
June 16.9351 16.6864 16.8468
July 16.8051 16.5165 16.6980
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