YEARLY HIGH
0.0502 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.0449 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0476 MUR

2017 MWK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MWK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 29, dropping to 0.0449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0495 to the December average rate of 0.0466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.0502 was down 7.93% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.0545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MWK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 251 MUR
2016 Average 250 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 225 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.60 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.0499
0.0453
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK to MUR 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 0.0486, compared to 0.0465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0018 MUR (High: 0.0477 / Low: 0.0459). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 MUR (High: 0.0481 / Low: 0.0475).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 0.0495) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.0523), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0029 (-5.46%).

2017 Avg (January) 0.0495
2016 Avg (January) 0.0523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0502 0.0488 0.0495
February 0.0495 0.0486 0.0490
March 0.0494 0.0483 0.0488
April 0.0489 0.0478 0.0485
May 0.0486 0.0476 0.0480
June 0.0481 0.0475 0.0478
July 0.0477 0.0459 0.0471
August 0.0462 0.0449 0.0457
September 0.0468 0.0453 0.0459
October 0.0472 0.0466 0.0469
November 0.0476 0.0462 0.0470
December 0.0471 0.0460 0.0466