YEARLY HIGH
3.2073 XPF
YEARLY LOW
2.9018 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0709 XPF

2017 MUR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MUR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 3.2073. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 2.9018.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3055 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1366 to the December average rate of 2.9809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 3.2073 was up 0.30% compared to the 2016 peak of 3.1977, 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 16,036 XPF
2016 Average 15,180 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 14,509 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,527.63 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

3.1936
2.9616
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR to XPF 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 3.1351, compared to 3.0066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1351
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.0066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was February, with a trading range of 0.2963 XPF (High: 3.1980 / Low: 2.9018). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0470 XPF (High: 3.0059 / Low: 2.9589).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2963
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0470

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0675 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2017: 3.1639) against the same month in 2016 (average: 3.0144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1495 (+4.96%).

2017 Avg (March) 3.1639
2016 Avg (March) 3.0144

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1750 3.1104 3.1366
February 3.1980 2.9018 3.1572
March 3.2073 3.1247 3.1639
April 3.1989 3.1296 3.1743
May 3.1823 3.0454 3.1068
June 3.0915 3.0323 3.0719
July 3.0626 3.0047 3.0377
August 3.0767 3.0110 3.0477
September 3.0475 2.9725 3.0065
October 3.0291 2.9557 2.9856
November 3.0059 2.9589 2.9813
December 3.0052 2.9500 2.9809