YEARLY HIGH
4.8607 MUR
YEARLY LOW
4.3854 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6081 MUR

2017 SRD to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SRD to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 4.8607. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 4.3854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4753 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8048 to the December average rate of 4.5348, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 4.8607 was down 46.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 9.0675, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,303 MUR
2016 Average 30,842 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 21,927 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,376.42 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

4.8400
4.4183
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 4.6871, compared to 4.5292 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6871
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5292

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was September, with a trading range of 0.1483 MUR (High: 4.5684 / Low: 4.4201). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 MUR (High: 4.6390 / Low: 4.5972).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1483
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

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 0.1097 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 4.8048) against the same month in 2016 (average: 9.0329), the exchange rate shifted by -4.2280 (-46.81%).

2017 Avg (January) 4.8048
2016 Avg (January) 9.0329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8607 4.7334 4.8048
February 4.7424 4.6965 4.7134
March 4.7151 4.6536 4.6927
April 4.7100 4.6143 4.6663
May 4.6725 4.5835 4.6251
June 4.6390 4.5972 4.6201
July 4.6050 4.4723 4.5632
August 4.5013 4.3854 4.4534
September 4.5684 4.4201 4.4794
October 4.5987 4.5448 4.5683
November 4.6327 4.4983 4.5762
December 4.5822 4.4846 4.5348