YEARLY HIGH
11.0042 MUR
YEARLY LOW
10.0662 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.5831 MUR

2017 PEN to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PEN to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 11.0042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 10.0662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9380 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7482 to the December average rate of 10.4191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.0042 was up 1.66% compared to the 2016 peak of 10.8243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 55,021 MUR
2016 Average 52,650 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 50,331 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,689.90 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

10.9697
10.1528
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 10.7710, compared to 10.3952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7710
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.5671 MUR (High: 10.6434 / Low: 10.0763). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1379 MUR (High: 10.9070 / Low: 10.7691).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5671
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1379

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 0.2854 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 10.9016) against the same month in 2016 (average: 10.1982), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7034 (+6.90%).

2017 Avg (February) 10.9016
2016 Avg (February) 10.1982

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.8896 10.6008 10.7482
February 11.0042 10.8082 10.9016
March 10.9070 10.7691 10.8515
April 10.9109 10.6885 10.8342
May 10.7880 10.5178 10.6538
June 10.7032 10.5548 10.6367
July 10.6344 10.2974 10.5063
August 10.3257 10.0662 10.2209
September 10.4007 10.1468 10.2640
October 10.5536 10.3776 10.4596
November 10.6434 10.0763 10.5011
December 10.5718 10.2529 10.4191