YEARLY HIGH
11.4620 MUR
YEARLY LOW
10.1535 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8196 MUR

2017 PGK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 11.4620. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 10.1535.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3085 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.2955 to the December average rate of 10.5086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 11.4620 was down 4.98% compared to the 2016 peak of 12.0623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 57,310 MUR
2016 Average 56,743 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 50,768 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,542.34 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

11.3845
10.3165
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 11.0841, compared to 10.5552 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.0841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.5552

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was April, with a trading range of 0.5241 MUR (High: 11.1204 / Low: 10.5963). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1584 MUR (High: 10.7067 / Low: 10.5483).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.5241
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1584

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3259 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 11.2955) against the same month in 2016 (average: 11.9609), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6654 (-5.56%).

2017 Avg (January) 11.2955
2016 Avg (January) 11.9609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.4620 11.1546 11.2955
February 11.4237 11.1118 11.2350
March 11.3238 10.9982 11.1679
April 11.1204 10.5963 10.9490
May 11.1517 10.6353 10.9595
June 11.0259 10.5696 10.8977
July 10.8948 10.4871 10.7413
August 10.5752 10.1535 10.4154
September 10.5909 10.2751 10.4055
October 10.7067 10.5483 10.6333
November 10.7827 10.3955 10.6270
December 10.7008 10.3985 10.5086