YEARLY HIGH
0.6321 MUR
YEARLY LOW
0.5444 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5921 MUR

2017 RUB to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the RUB to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 17, valuing the pair at 0.6321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.5444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0877 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5993 to the December average rate of 0.5773, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.6321 was up 6.16% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,161 MUR
2016 Average 2,664 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 2,722 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 438.58 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.6291
0.5512
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.6086, compared to 0.5755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0331 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was June, with a trading range of 0.0391 MUR (High: 0.6157 / Low: 0.5765). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 MUR (High: 0.5939 / Low: 0.5836).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0391
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0267 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0267

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.6226) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.5273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0953 (+18.07%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.6226
2016 Avg (April) 0.5273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6060 0.5875 0.5993
February 0.6236 0.5902 0.6080
March 0.6305 0.5990 0.6122
April 0.6321 0.6113 0.6226
May 0.6243 0.5924 0.6105
June 0.6157 0.5765 0.5992
July 0.5851 0.5581 0.5725
August 0.5662 0.5444 0.5577
September 0.5905 0.5712 0.5780
October 0.5939 0.5836 0.5891
November 0.5880 0.5639 0.5783
December 0.5875 0.5686 0.5773