YEARLY HIGH
5.6370 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.7709 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.2046 MUR

2017 SDG to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SDG to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 5.6370. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 4.7709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8662 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5757 to the December average rate of 5.0253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 5.6370 was down 4.94% compared to the 2016 peak of 5.9300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,185 MUR
2016 Average 28,821 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 23,854 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,330.94 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

5.6366
4.9054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 5.3610, compared to 5.0482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.3610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was December, with a trading range of 0.3480 MUR (High: 5.1189 / Low: 4.7709). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0589 MUR (High: 5.2311 / Low: 5.1722).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.3480
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0589

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 0.1487 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 5.5757) against the same month in 2016 (average: 5.8953), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3197 (-5.42%).

2017 Avg (January) 5.5757
2016 Avg (January) 5.8953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6370 5.5117 5.5757
February 5.5905 5.3113 5.5109
March 5.5733 5.2506 5.3865
April 5.3075 5.1956 5.2677
May 5.2914 5.1709 5.2215
June 5.2311 5.1722 5.2035
July 5.1722 4.9943 5.1151
August 5.0276 4.8624 4.9664
September 5.0906 4.9164 4.9852
October 5.1360 5.0631 5.0919
November 5.1757 5.0012 5.1050
December 5.1189 4.7709 5.0253