2017 SAR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9.6349 MUR

YEARLY LOW

8.6976 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.2009 MUR

2017 SAR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 9.6349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 8.6976.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9373 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.5666 to the December average rate of 9.0148, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 9.6349 was down 0.14% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.6482, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48,174 MUR

2016 Average 47,352 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 43,488 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,686.50 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

9.6399

8.7603

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 9.4038, compared to 8.9979 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.4038

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9979

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.3093 MUR (High: 9.2031 / Low: 8.8938). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0913 MUR (High: 9.5392 / Low: 9.4479).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3093

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0913

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 0.2635 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2635

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 9.5666) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.6111), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0445 (-0.46%).

2017 Avg (January) 9.5666

2016 Avg (January) 9.6111

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.6349	9.4770	9.5666
February	9.5392	9.4479	9.4714
March	9.4834	9.3647	9.4414
April	9.4521	9.2854	9.3874
May	9.3905	9.2111	9.2954
June	9.2997	9.1906	9.2609
July	9.2031	8.8938	9.0970
August	8.9286	8.6976	8.8336
September	9.0604	8.7665	8.8842
October	9.1334	9.0250	9.0695
November	9.1978	8.9336	9.0883
December	9.1116	8.9186	9.0148