2017 SCR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7699 MUR

YEARLY LOW

2.3831 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5418 MUR

2017 SCR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SCR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 2.7699. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 2.3831.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3868 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6825 to the December average rate of 2.4273, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 2.7699 was down 1.69% compared to the 2016 peak of 2.8174, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,850 MUR

2016 Average 13,389 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 11,916 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,933.90 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

2.7080

2.4018

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 2.6199, compared to 2.4637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1562 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6199

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was November, with a trading range of 0.1772 MUR (High: 2.5729 / Low: 2.3956). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0951 MUR (High: 2.6942 / Low: 2.5992).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1772

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0951

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0799 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 2.6825) against the same month in 2016 (average: 2.7580), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0755 (-2.74%).

2017 Avg (January) 2.6825

2016 Avg (January) 2.7580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.7699	2.6175	2.6825
February	2.6942	2.5992	2.6414
March	2.7371	2.5737	2.6300
April	2.7113	2.5583	2.6127
May	2.6372	2.5292	2.5742
June	2.6405	2.5045	2.5787
July	2.6210	2.4574	2.5203
August	2.5367	2.3928	2.4404
September	2.4902	2.3935	2.4447
October	2.5439	2.4359	2.4831
November	2.5729	2.3956	2.4666
December	2.5127	2.3831	2.4273